Median AQI
36
Good
New York · County air quality · 2025
Saratoga County, New York
Median AQI 36 (Good). 95.9% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.
- 36
- Median AQI
- 95.9%
- Good-air days
- 0
- Unhealthy days
- 91%
- Cleaner than US counties
The verdict
According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Saratoga County's air is good on balance, among the cleanest 10% of US counties, a median AQI of 36 with 95.9% of 243 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by Ozone.
- 36
- median AQI · Good
- 95.9%
- days rated Good
- Ozone
- main pollutant
- 91%
- cleaner than US counties
Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 93.
Data updated July 2026
- Good · 233 d · 95.9%
- Moderate · 10 d · 4.1%
How did Saratoga County's air break down in 2025?
Across 243 monitored days, 233 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 0 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 93 (Moderate).
EPA AQS →Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 243 days monitored. Median AQI: 36 (Good).
Insights: Saratoga County, New York. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 36 across 243 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Excellent health grade. Of those days, 233 (96%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 10 (4%) registered Moderate readings, and 0 (0%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 45, while the worst single-day peak hit 93 (Moderate). Residents averaged about 28.8 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.
The full pollutant mix ranks as Ozone (243 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -82 and the median AQI moved +3 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at stable. The worst single reading over the 2020–2025 window was AQI 93, moderate 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); Dutchess (92.7% good, AQI 37); Erie (61.3% good, AQI 44); Essex (79.8% good, AQI 42).
Air Quality Summary
Good Days
95.9%
233 of 243 monitored days
20.9pp vs 75% target
Max AQI Recorded
93
Moderate
Health Grade
Excellent
90th-pct AQI 45
Saratoga County, Good days share 95.9%
National avg
Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).
Saratoga 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 243 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.
Good
233
96%
Moderate
10
4%
USG
0
0%
Unhealthy
0
0%
Very Unhealthy
0
0%
Hazardous
0
0%
Pollutant Breakdown
Days where each pollutant was the primary driver of AQI readings in Saratoga County.
- Ozone · 243 days · 100.0%
Health Impact Assessment
Excellent
Saratoga County's air quality is rated Excellent based on 95.9% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.
Air quality was acceptable on 95.9% of monitored days in 2025, with a median AQI of 36. Unusually sensitive people can check real-time conditions at AirNow.gov during high-pollution events.
The dominant pollutant is Ozone, driving AQI on 243 of 243 monitored days.
5-Year Air Quality Trend
Air quality is stable in Saratoga County. Best year: 2022 (354 good days).
| Year | Good | Moderate | USG | Unhealthy | Median AQI | Max AQI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 315 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 61 |
| 2021 | 339 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 93 |
| 2022 | 354 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 74 |
| 2023 | 352 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 31 | 122 |
| 2024 | 334 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 84 |
| 2025 | 233 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 93 |
How does Saratoga County compare?
How Saratoga County compares
Good-day share better than US avg
Saratoga County 95.9%
Albany County, New York 67.4%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI better than US avg
Saratoga County 36
Albany County, New York 39
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr about average
Saratoga 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 Saratoga County.
Aroostook County, Maine
AQI 36 · 84.1% good
Berkeley County, South Carolina
AQI 36 · 92.2% good
Carter County, Kentucky
AQI 36 · 89.8% good
Claiborne County, Tennessee
AQI 36 · 96.3% good
Clark County, Illinois
AQI 36 · 92.1% good
Cobb County, Georgia
AQI 36 · 92.5% good
What Saratoga 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 36 means for exposure. Health guidance
- See how Saratoga County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
- Compare Saratoga County with its New York neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of New York
Based on 243 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 Saratoga County, New York? ▼
Saratoga County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 36, rated "Good." 95.9% of monitored days (233 out of 243) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Saratoga County? ▼
The primary pollutant in Saratoga County is Ozone (O3), which was the main AQI driver on 243 days (100% of monitored days). Can trigger asthma, reduce lung function, and cause chest pain.
How many unhealthy air days does Saratoga County have? ▼
In 2025, Saratoga County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 93.
Is the air quality in Saratoga County getting better or worse? ▼
Air quality in Saratoga County is stable based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2022 with 354 good days. Worst year: 2025 with 233 good days.
What does AQI 36 mean for health? ▼
Saratoga County's median AQI of 36 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 Saratoga County compare to other counties in New York? ▼
Saratoga County has 95.9% good air days. Nearby counties in New York: Albany (67.4% good), Bronx (56.6% good), Chautauqua (88.6% good), Dutchess (92.7% good), Erie (61.3% good), Essex (79.8% good).
What is the 90th percentile AQI in Saratoga County? ▼
The 90th percentile AQI for Saratoga County is 45, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 93 (Moderate).
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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