Median AQI
43
Good
Ohio · County air quality · 2025
Lake County, Ohio
Median AQI 43 (Good). 65.6% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.
- 43
- Median AQI
- 65.6%
- Good-air days
- 0
- Unhealthy days
- 23%
- Cleaner than US counties
The verdict
According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Lake County's air is good on balance, among the more polluted 10% of US counties, a median AQI of 43 with 65.6% of 302 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by Ozone.
- 43
- median AQI · Good
- 65.6%
- days rated Good
- Ozone
- main pollutant
- 23%
- cleaner than US counties
Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 133.
Data updated July 2026
- Good · 198 d · 65.6%
- Moderate · 99 d · 32.8%
- USG · 5 d · 1.7%
How did Lake County's air break down in 2025?
Across 302 monitored days, 198 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 0 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 133 (USG).
EPA AQS →Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 302 days monitored. Median AQI: 43 (Good).
Insights: Lake County, Ohio. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 43 across 302 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Moderate health grade. Of those days, 198 (66%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 99 (33%) registered Moderate readings, and 5 (2%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 74, while the worst single-day peak hit 133 (USG). Residents averaged about 19.7 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.
The full pollutant mix ranks as Ozone (199 days), PM2.5 (103 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -98 and the median AQI moved +3 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at worsening. The worst single reading over the 2020–2025 window was AQI 133, usg but never Unhealthy. Nearby counties show comparable readings: Allen (65.9% good, AQI 43); Ashtabula (81.2% good, AQI 43); Athens (80.3% good, AQI 33); Belmont (63.0% good, AQI 42); Butler (33.3% good, AQI 55); Clark (59.4% good, AQI 46).
Air Quality Summary
Good Days
65.6%
198 of 302 monitored days
-9.4pp vs 75% target
Max AQI Recorded
133
USG
Health Grade
Moderate
90th-pct AQI 74
Lake County, Good days share 65.6%
National avg
Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).
Lake 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 302 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.
Good
198
66%
Moderate
99
33%
USG
5
2%
Unhealthy
0
0%
Very Unhealthy
0
0%
Hazardous
0
0%
Pollutant Breakdown
Days where each pollutant was the primary driver of AQI readings in Lake County.
- Ozone · 199 days · 65.9%
- PM2.5 · 103 days · 34.1%
Health Impact Assessment
Moderate
Lake County's air quality is rated Moderate based on 65.6% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.
Air quality was acceptable on 65.6% of monitored days in 2025, with a median AQI of 43. Unusually sensitive people can check real-time conditions at AirNow.gov during high-pollution events.
The dominant pollutant is Ozone, driving AQI on 199 of 302 monitored days.
5-Year Air Quality Trend
Air quality is worsening in Lake County. Best year: 2020 (296 good days).
| Year | Good | Moderate | USG | Unhealthy | Median AQI | Max AQI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 296 | 64 | 6 | 0 | 40 | 140 |
| 2021 | 251 | 107 | 7 | 0 | 41 | 122 |
| 2022 | 281 | 80 | 4 | 0 | 41 | 150 |
| 2023 | 259 | 96 | 7 | 3 | 42 | 170 |
| 2024 | 272 | 89 | 4 | 0 | 41 | 136 |
| 2025 | 198 | 99 | 5 | 0 | 43 | 133 |
How does Lake County compare?
How Lake County compares
Good-day share worse than US avg
Lake County 65.6%
Allen County, Ohio 65.9%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI worse than US avg
Lake County 43
Allen County, Ohio 43
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr about average
Lake County 0
Allen County, Ohio 0
US average 0
Other Counties in Ohio
Air quality comparison for nearby counties in Ohio.
Counties with Similar Air Quality
Counties across the US with a similar median AQI to Lake County.
Allegan County, Michigan
AQI 43 · 71.2% good
Allen County, Ohio
AQI 43 · 65.9% good
Ashtabula County, Ohio
AQI 43 · 81.2% good
Bell County, Kentucky
AQI 43 · 63.5% good
Boise County, Idaho
AQI 43 · 72.9% good
Brazos County, Texas
AQI 43 · 63.4% good
What Lake 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 43 means for exposure. Health guidance
- See how Lake County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
- Compare Lake County with its Ohio neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of Ohio
Based on 302 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 Lake County, Ohio? ▼
Lake County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 43, rated "Good." 65.6% of monitored days (198 out of 302) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Lake County? ▼
The primary pollutant in Lake County is Ozone (O3), which was the main AQI driver on 199 days (66% of monitored days). Can trigger asthma, reduce lung function, and cause chest pain.
How many unhealthy air days does Lake County have? ▼
In 2025, Lake County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 133.
Is the air quality in Lake County getting better or worse? ▼
Air quality in Lake County is worsening based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2020 with 296 good days. Worst year: 2025 with 198 good days.
What does AQI 43 mean for health? ▼
Lake County's median AQI of 43 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 Lake County compare to other counties in Ohio? ▼
Lake County has 65.6% good air days. Nearby counties in Ohio: Allen (65.9% good), Ashtabula (81.2% good), Athens (80.3% good), Belmont (63.0% good), Butler (33.3% good), Clark (59.4% good).
What is the 90th percentile AQI in Lake County? ▼
The 90th percentile AQI for Lake County is 74, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 133 (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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