Median AQI
37
Good
New York · County air quality · 2025
Dutchess County, New York
Median AQI 37 (Good). 92.7% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.
- 37
- Median AQI
- 92.7%
- Good-air days
- 0
- Unhealthy days
- 82%
- Cleaner than US counties
The verdict
According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Dutchess County's air is good on balance, cleaner than most US counties, a median AQI of 37 with 92.7% of 272 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by Ozone.
- 37
- median AQI · Good
- 92.7%
- days rated Good
- Ozone
- main pollutant
- 82%
- cleaner than US counties
Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 140.
Data updated July 2026
- Good · 252 d · 92.6%
- Moderate · 17 d · 6.3%
- USG · 3 d · 1.1%
How did Dutchess County's air break down in 2025?
Across 272 monitored days, 252 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 0 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 140 (USG).
EPA AQS →Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 272 days monitored. Median AQI: 37 (Good).
Insights: Dutchess County, New York. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 37 across 272 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Excellent health grade. Of those days, 252 (93%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 17 (6%) registered Moderate readings, and 3 (1%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 47, while the worst single-day peak hit 140 (USG). Residents averaged about 27.8 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.
The full pollutant mix ranks as Ozone (272 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -70 and the median AQI moved +2 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at worsening. The worst single reading over the 2020–2025 window was AQI 140, usg but never Unhealthy. Nearby counties show comparable readings: Albany (67.4% good, AQI 39); Bronx (56.6% good, AQI 47); Chautauqua (88.6% good, AQI 39); Erie (61.3% good, AQI 44); Essex (79.8% good, AQI 42); Hamilton (96.6% good, AQI 36).
Air Quality Summary
Good Days
92.7%
252 of 272 monitored days
17.7pp vs 75% target
Max AQI Recorded
140
USG
Health Grade
Excellent
90th-pct AQI 47
Dutchess County, Good days share 92.7%
National avg
Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).
Dutchess 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 272 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.
Good
252
93%
Moderate
17
6%
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 Dutchess County.
- Ozone · 272 days · 100.0%
Health Impact Assessment
Excellent
Dutchess County's air quality is rated Excellent based on 92.7% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.
Air quality was acceptable on 92.7% of monitored days in 2025, with a median AQI of 37. Unusually sensitive people can check real-time conditions at AirNow.gov during high-pollution events.
The dominant pollutant is Ozone, driving AQI on 272 of 272 monitored days.
5-Year Air Quality Trend
Air quality is worsening in Dutchess County. Best year: 2024 (338 good days).
| Year | Good | Moderate | USG | Unhealthy | Median AQI | Max AQI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 322 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 87 |
| 2021 | 323 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 34 | 129 |
| 2022 | 321 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 97 |
| 2023 | 333 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 108 |
| 2024 | 338 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 35 | 151 |
| 2025 | 252 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 37 | 140 |
How does Dutchess County compare?
How Dutchess County compares
Good-day share better than US avg
Dutchess County 92.7%
Albany County, New York 67.4%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI better than US avg
Dutchess County 37
Albany County, New York 39
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr about average
Dutchess County 0
Albany County, New York 0
US average 0
Other Counties in New York
Air quality comparison for nearby counties in New York.
Counties with Similar Air Quality
Counties across the US with a similar median AQI to Dutchess County.
Alachua County, Florida
AQI 37 · 90.1% good
Beltrami County, Minnesota
AQI 37 · 88.8% good
Benewah County, Idaho
AQI 37 · 74.6% good
Brevard County, Florida
AQI 37 · 89.7% good
Brown County, Indiana
AQI 37 · 94.5% good
Brown County, Wisconsin
AQI 37 · 79.0% good
What Dutchess 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 37 means for exposure. Health guidance
- See how Dutchess County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
- Compare Dutchess County with its New York neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of New York
Based on 272 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 Dutchess County, New York? ▼
Dutchess County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 37, rated "Good." 92.7% of monitored days (252 out of 272) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Dutchess County? ▼
The primary pollutant in Dutchess County is Ozone (O3), which was the main AQI driver on 272 days (100% of monitored days). Can trigger asthma, reduce lung function, and cause chest pain.
How many unhealthy air days does Dutchess County have? ▼
In 2025, Dutchess County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 140.
Is the air quality in Dutchess County getting better or worse? ▼
Air quality in Dutchess County is worsening based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2024 with 338 good days. Worst year: 2025 with 252 good days.
What does AQI 37 mean for health? ▼
Dutchess County's median AQI of 37 falls in the "Good" category. See the <a href="/guides/understanding-aqi" class="underline">AQI category guide</a> for what each range means for health.
How does Dutchess County compare to other counties in New York? ▼
Dutchess County has 92.7% good air days. Nearby counties in New York: Albany (67.4% good), Bronx (56.6% good), Chautauqua (88.6% good), Erie (61.3% good), Essex (79.8% good), Hamilton (96.6% good).
What is the 90th percentile AQI in Dutchess County? ▼
The 90th percentile AQI for Dutchess County is 47, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 140 (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.
Informational only, not professional advice. Data from EPA AQS. See our disclaimer.
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