Median AQI
44
Good
Ohio · County air quality · 2025
Mahoning County, Ohio
Median AQI 44 (Good). 62.9% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.
- 44
- Median AQI
- 62.9%
- Good-air days
- 0
- Unhealthy days
- 19%
- Cleaner than US counties
The verdict
According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Mahoning County's air is good on balance, among the more polluted 10% of US counties, a median AQI of 44 with 62.9% of 302 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by Ozone.
- 44
- median AQI · Good
- 62.9%
- days rated Good
- Ozone
- main pollutant
- 19%
- cleaner than US counties
Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 122.
Data updated July 2026
- Good · 190 d · 62.9%
- Moderate · 110 d · 36.4%
- USG · 2 d · 0.7%
How did Mahoning County's air break down in 2025?
Across 302 monitored days, 190 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). 302 days monitored. Median AQI: 44 (Good).
Insights: Mahoning County, Ohio. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 44 across 302 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Moderate health grade. Of those days, 190 (63%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 110 (36%) registered Moderate readings, and 2 (1%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 68, while the worst single-day peak hit 122 (USG). Residents averaged about 18.9 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.
The full pollutant mix ranks as Ozone (158 days), PM2.5 (144 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -61 and the median AQI moved +1 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: 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
62.9%
190 of 302 monitored days
-12.1pp vs 75% target
Max AQI Recorded
122
USG
Health Grade
Moderate
90th-pct AQI 68
Mahoning County, Good days share 62.9%
National avg
Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).
Mahoning 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
190
63%
Moderate
110
36%
USG
2
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 Mahoning County.
- Ozone · 158 days · 52.3%
- PM2.5 · 144 days · 47.7%
Health Impact Assessment
Moderate
Mahoning County's air quality is rated Moderate based on 62.9% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.
Air quality was acceptable on 62.9% of monitored days in 2025, with a median AQI of 44. Unusually sensitive people can check real-time conditions at AirNow.gov during high-pollution events.
The dominant pollutant is Ozone, driving AQI on 158 of 302 monitored days.
5-Year Air Quality Trend
Air quality is worsening in Mahoning County. Best year: 2020 (251 good days).
| Year | Good | Moderate | USG | Unhealthy | Median AQI | Max AQI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 251 | 113 | 1 | 0 | 43 | 142 |
| 2021 | 205 | 159 | 1 | 0 | 47 | 110 |
| 2022 | 214 | 132 | 3 | 0 | 46 | 129 |
| 2023 | 187 | 172 | 3 | 2 | 49 | 226 |
| 2024 | 239 | 122 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 93 |
| 2025 | 190 | 110 | 2 | 0 | 44 | 122 |
How does Mahoning County compare?
How Mahoning County compares
Good-day share worse than US avg
Mahoning County 62.9%
Allen County, Ohio 65.9%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI worse than US avg
Mahoning County 44
Allen County, Ohio 43
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr about average
Mahoning 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 Mahoning County.
Baltimore County, Maryland
AQI 44 · 70.4% good
Baltimore (City) County, Maryland
AQI 44 · 68.7% good
Bartholomew County, Indiana
AQI 44 · 69.2% good
Berks County, Pennsylvania
AQI 44 · 65.6% good
Bolivar County, Mississippi
AQI 44 · 70.3% good
Brewster County, Texas
AQI 44 · 69.0% good
What Mahoning 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 44 means for exposure. Health guidance
- See how Mahoning County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
- Compare Mahoning 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 Mahoning County, Ohio? ▼
Mahoning County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 44, rated "Good." 62.9% of monitored days (190 out of 302) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Mahoning County? ▼
The primary pollutant in Mahoning County is Ozone (O3), which was the main AQI driver on 158 days (52% of monitored days). Can trigger asthma, reduce lung function, and cause chest pain.
How many unhealthy air days does Mahoning County have? ▼
In 2025, Mahoning County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 122.
Is the air quality in Mahoning County getting better or worse? ▼
Air quality in Mahoning County is worsening based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2020 with 251 good days. Worst year: 2023 with 187 good days.
What does AQI 44 mean for health? ▼
Mahoning County's median AQI of 44 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 Mahoning County compare to other counties in Ohio? ▼
Mahoning County has 62.9% 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 Mahoning County? ▼
The 90th percentile AQI for Mahoning County is 68, 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.
Informational only, not professional advice. Data from EPA AQS. See our disclaimer.
Every figure on PlainAir is rendered directly from EPA AQS air-quality monitoring data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on EPA AQS air-quality monitoring data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.