Median AQI
41
Good
Missouri · County air quality · 2025
Clinton County, Missouri
Median AQI 41 (Good). 84.6% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.
- 41
- Median AQI
- 84.6%
- Good-air days
- 0
- Unhealthy days
- 68%
- Cleaner than US counties
Clinton County's 2025 annual median AQI is 41 (Good), with 84.6% Good days
According to the U.S. EPA Air Quality System, Clinton County, Missouri posted a 2025 median AQI of 41 (Good) across 247 monitored days, with 84.6% rated Good and 0 unhealthy or worse. This is an annual comparison, not today's advisory.
Data source EPA Air Quality System (AQS)
- Cleaner than US
- Clinton County's 84.6% Good-day share places it cleaner than 68% of US counties in 2025.
- Closest median-AQI peer
- Armstrong County (70.5% Good, median AQI 41) is the closest nationwide median-AQI peer to Clinton County.
- 2020–2025 trend
- Clinton County's floor-qualifying Good-day share is worsening from 2020 to 2025 (92.2% → 84.6%).
- Median AQI
- Median AQI: 41
The verdict
According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Clinton County's air is good on balance, cleaner than the median US county, a median AQI of 41 with 84.6% of 247 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by Ozone.
- 41
- median AQI · Good
- 84.6%
- days rated Good
- Ozone
- main pollutant
- 68%
- cleaner than US counties
Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 122.
Annual release change
What changed in the 2025 EPA annual release
- Clinton County's peak single-day AQI rose from 101 to 122 between the 2024 and 2025 EPA annual releases, a change of +21 points.
Data updated August 2026
- Good · 209 d · 84.6%
- Moderate · 35 d · 14.2%
- USG · 3 d · 1.2%
How did Clinton County's air break down in 2025?
Across 247 monitored days, 209 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 0 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 122 (USG).
EPA AQS →Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 247 days monitored. Median AQI: 41 (Good).
Insights: Clinton County, Missouri. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 41 across 247 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Good health grade. Of those days, 209 (85%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 35 (14%) registered Moderate readings, and 3 (1%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 67, while the worst single-day peak hit 122 (USG). Residents averaged about 25.4 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.
The full pollutant mix ranks as Ozone (247 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, the share of monitored days rated Good shifted by -7.6 points and the median AQI moved +4 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at worsening. The worst single reading over the 2020–2025 window was AQI 122, usg but never Unhealthy. Nearby counties show comparable readings: Andrew (86.9% good, AQI 40); Boone (93.2% good, AQI 37); Buchanan (56.4% good, AQI 46); Callaway (89.6% good, AQI 41); Cass (77.6% good, AQI 41); Cedar (81.6% good, AQI 39).
Air Quality Summary
Good Days
84.6%
209 of 247 monitored days
9.6pp vs 75% target
Max AQI Recorded
122
USG
Health Grade
Good
90th-pct AQI 67
Clinton County, Good days share 84.6%
National avg
Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).
Clinton County, Unhealthy-or-worse share 0.0%
National avg
Share of monitored days above AQI 150 (Unhealthy or worse). Bar maxes at 10% (worst-county ceiling).
AQI Day Breakdown (2025)
Distribution of 247 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.
Good
209
85%
Moderate
35
14%
USG
3
1%
Unhealthy
0
0%
Very Unhealthy
0
0%
Hazardous
0
0%
Pollutant Breakdown
Days where each pollutant was the primary driver of AQI readings in Clinton County.
- Ozone · 247 days · 100.0%
Health Impact Assessment
Good
Clinton County's air quality is rated Good based on 84.6% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.
Air quality was acceptable on 84.6% of monitored days in 2025, with a median AQI of 41. Unusually sensitive people can check real-time conditions at AirNow.gov during high-pollution events.
The dominant pollutant is Ozone, driving AQI on 247 of 247 monitored days.
5-Year Air Quality Trend
Air quality is worsening in Clinton County. Highest Good-day share: 2020 (92.2%, 226 of 245 monitored days).
| Year | Good | Moderate | USG | Unhealthy | Median AQI | Max AQI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 226 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 87 |
| 2021 | 221 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 97 |
| 2022 | 211 | 33 | 1 | 0 | 41 | 101 |
| 2023 | 168 | 66 | 11 | 0 | 44 | 133 |
| 2024 | 219 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 41 | 101 |
| 2025 | 209 | 35 | 3 | 0 | 41 | 122 |
How does Clinton County compare?
How Clinton County compares
Good-day share better than typical
Clinton County 84.6%
Armstrong County, Pennsylvania 70.5%
Typical US county 76.0%
Median AQI worse than typical
Clinton County 41
Armstrong County, Pennsylvania 41
Typical US county 39
Unhealthy days / yr better than typical
Clinton County 0
Armstrong County, Pennsylvania 0
Typical US county 1
Counties with a similar median AQI
Nationwide peers within about the same annual median AQI as Clinton County (41), not geographic neighbors.
Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Median AQI 41 · 70.5% Good-day share
Benewah County, Idaho
Median AQI 41 · 63.4% Good-day share
Berrien County, Michigan
Median AQI 41 · 80.9% Good-day share
Callaway County, Missouri
Median AQI 41 · 89.6% Good-day share
Cambria County, Pennsylvania
Median AQI 41 · 74.5% Good-day share
Cass County, Missouri
Median AQI 41 · 77.6% Good-day share
Same primary pollutant: Ozone
Ozone led the AQI on the most monitored days here. These peers share that driver and the closest Good-day share (a second relationship type beyond median-AQI neighbors).
Rockingham County, New Hampshire
84.7% Good-day share · median AQI 38
Seminole County, Florida
84.6% Good-day share · median AQI 39
Perry County, Missouri
84.7% Good-day share · median AQI 41
Columbia County, Wisconsin
84.8% Good-day share · median AQI 40
Jefferson County, Wisconsin
84.8% Good-day share · median AQI 40
Lake County, Illinois
84.8% Good-day share · median AQI 39
Missouri counties on the map
Geographic containment only, other monitored counties in Missouri, independent of AQI or pollutant match.
What Clinton County's air means for you
The air here stays in the breathable range year-round, with Ozone the main thing to watch.
- Sensitive groups (asthma, heart conditions, children, older adults) should check the AQI on high-Ozone days, the guide explains what a median of 41 means for exposure. Health guidance
- See how Clinton County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
- Compare Clinton County with its Missouri neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of Missouri
Based on 247 EPA-monitored days in 2025; figures reflect only days the monitors reported. Source: EPA Air Quality System annual summaries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the air quality in Clinton County, Missouri? ▼
Clinton County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41, rated "Good." 84.6% of monitored days (209 out of 247) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Clinton County? ▼
The primary pollutant in Clinton County is Ozone (O3), which was the main AQI driver on 247 days (100% of monitored days). Can trigger asthma, reduce lung function, and cause chest pain.
How many unhealthy air days does Clinton County have? ▼
In 2025, Clinton County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 122.
Is the air quality in Clinton County getting better or worse? ▼
Air quality in Clinton County is worsening across floor-qualifying years (2020-2025); years with fewer than 100 monitored days are excluded from that direction. Highest qualifying Good-day share: 2020 at 92.2% (226 of 245 days). Lowest qualifying Good-day share: 2023 at 68.6% (168 of 245 days).
What does AQI 41 mean for health? ▼
Clinton County's median AQI of 41 falls in the "Good" category. See the AQI category guide for what each range means for health.
How does Clinton County compare to other counties in Missouri? ▼
Clinton County has 84.6% good air days. Nearby counties in Missouri: Andrew (86.9% good), Boone (93.2% good), Buchanan (56.4% good), Callaway (89.6% good), Cass (77.6% good), Cedar (81.6% good).
What is the 90th percentile AQI in Clinton County? ▼
The 90th percentile AQI for Clinton County is 67, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 122 (USG).
Data Sources
Primary Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Air Quality System (AQS), Annual AQI by County dataset, 2020–2025 (aqs.epa.gov). For current conditions (not shown here — this page is historical annual data), see EPA AirNow (airnow.gov). See our methodology for how AQI, median, and coverage figures are computed.
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Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System (AQS) Annual AQI by county summary files for Clinton County, Missouri · 2020–2025
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