Median AQI
39
Good
Ohio · County air quality · 2025
Lorain County, Ohio
Median AQI 39 (Good). 87.3% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.
- 39
- Median AQI
- 87.3%
- Good-air days
- 0
- Unhealthy days
- 70%
- Cleaner than US counties
The verdict
According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Lorain County's air is good on balance, cleaner than the median US county, a median AQI of 39 with 87.3% of 237 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by Ozone.
- 39
- median AQI · Good
- 87.3%
- days rated Good
- Ozone
- main pollutant
- 70%
- cleaner than US counties
Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 119.
Data updated July 2026
- Good · 207 d · 87.3%
- Moderate · 29 d · 12.2%
- USG · 1 d · 0.4%
How did Lorain County's air break down in 2025?
Across 237 monitored days, 207 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 0 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 119 (USG).
EPA AQS →Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 237 days monitored. Median AQI: 39 (Good).
Insights: Lorain County, Ohio. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 39 across 237 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Good health grade. Of those days, 207 (87%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 29 (12%) registered Moderate readings, and 1 (0%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 54, while the worst single-day peak hit 119 (USG). Residents averaged about 26.2 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.
The full pollutant mix ranks as Ozone (237 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -82 and the median AQI moved +0 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at improving. The worst single reading over the 2020–2025 window was AQI 119, 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
87.3%
207 of 237 monitored days
12.3pp vs 75% target
Max AQI Recorded
119
USG
Health Grade
Good
90th-pct AQI 54
Lorain County, Good days share 87.3%
National avg
Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).
Lorain 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 237 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.
Good
207
87%
Moderate
29
12%
USG
1
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 Lorain County.
- Ozone · 237 days · 100.0%
Health Impact Assessment
Good
Lorain County's air quality is rated Good based on 87.3% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.
Air quality was acceptable on 87.3% of monitored days in 2025, with a median AQI of 39. Unusually sensitive people can check real-time conditions at AirNow.gov during high-pollution events.
The dominant pollutant is Ozone, driving AQI on 237 of 237 monitored days.
5-Year Air Quality Trend
Air quality is improving in Lorain County. Best year: 2020 (289 good days).
| Year | Good | Moderate | USG | Unhealthy | Median AQI | Max AQI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 289 | 68 | 0 | 1 | 39 | 155 |
| 2021 | 208 | 96 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 90 |
| 2022 | 228 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 35 | 115 |
| 2023 | 221 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 90 |
| 2024 | 216 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 74 |
| 2025 | 207 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 39 | 119 |
How does Lorain County compare?
How Lorain County compares
Good-day share better than US avg
Lorain County 87.3%
Allen County, Ohio 65.9%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI worse than US avg
Lorain County 39
Allen County, Ohio 43
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr about average
Lorain 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 Lorain County.
Ada County, Idaho
AQI 39 · 80.6% good
Aiken County, South Carolina
AQI 39 · 89.1% good
Albany County, New York
AQI 39 · 67.4% good
Alexander County, North Carolina
AQI 39 · 92.4% good
Ashland County, Wisconsin
AQI 39 · 85.6% good
Bennington County, Vermont
AQI 39 · 82.9% good
What Lorain 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 39 means for exposure. Health guidance
- See how Lorain County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
- Compare Lorain County with its Ohio neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of Ohio
Based on 237 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 Lorain County, Ohio? ▼
Lorain County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 39, rated "Good." 87.3% of monitored days (207 out of 237) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Lorain County? ▼
The primary pollutant in Lorain County is Ozone (O3), which was the main AQI driver on 237 days (100% of monitored days). Can trigger asthma, reduce lung function, and cause chest pain.
How many unhealthy air days does Lorain County have? ▼
In 2025, Lorain County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 119.
Is the air quality in Lorain County getting better or worse? ▼
Air quality in Lorain County is improving based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2020 with 289 good days. Worst year: 2025 with 207 good days.
What does AQI 39 mean for health? ▼
Lorain County's median AQI of 39 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 Lorain County compare to other counties in Ohio? ▼
Lorain County has 87.3% 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 Lorain County? ▼
The 90th percentile AQI for Lorain County is 54, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 119 (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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