Median AQI
43
Good
Ohio · County air quality · 2025
Portage County, Ohio
Median AQI 43 (Good). 77.5% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.
- 43
- Median AQI
- 77.5%
- Good-air days
- 0
- Unhealthy days
- 45%
- Cleaner than US counties
The verdict
According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Portage County's air is good on balance, more polluted than the median US county, a median AQI of 43 with 77.5% of 245 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by Ozone.
- 43
- median AQI · Good
- 77.5%
- days rated Good
- Ozone
- main pollutant
- 45%
- cleaner than US counties
Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 150.
Data updated July 2026
- Good · 190 d · 77.6%
- Moderate · 53 d · 21.6%
- USG · 2 d · 0.8%
How did Portage County's air break down in 2025?
Across 245 monitored days, 190 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 0 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 150 (USG).
EPA AQS →Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 245 days monitored. Median AQI: 43 (Good).
Insights: Portage County, Ohio. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 43 across 245 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Good health grade. Of those days, 190 (78%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 53 (22%) registered Moderate readings, and 2 (1%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 71, while the worst single-day peak hit 150 (USG). Residents averaged about 23.3 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.
The full pollutant mix ranks as Ozone (245 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -36 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 150, 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
77.5%
190 of 245 monitored days
2.5pp vs 75% target
Max AQI Recorded
150
USG
Health Grade
Good
90th-pct AQI 71
Portage County, Good days share 77.5%
National avg
Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).
Portage 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 245 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.
Good
190
78%
Moderate
53
22%
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 Portage County.
- Ozone · 245 days · 100.0%
Health Impact Assessment
Good
Portage County's air quality is rated Good based on 77.5% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.
Air quality was acceptable on 77.5% 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 245 of 245 monitored days.
5-Year Air Quality Trend
Air quality is worsening in Portage County. Best year: 2022 (226 good days).
| Year | Good | Moderate | USG | Unhealthy | Median AQI | Max AQI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 226 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 101 |
| 2021 | 205 | 57 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 108 |
| 2022 | 226 | 52 | 3 | 1 | 41 | 159 |
| 2023 | 178 | 60 | 2 | 1 | 43 | 159 |
| 2024 | 187 | 56 | 2 | 0 | 43 | 108 |
| 2025 | 190 | 53 | 2 | 0 | 43 | 150 |
How does Portage County compare?
How Portage County compares
Good-day share better than US avg
Portage County 77.5%
Allen County, Ohio 65.9%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI worse than US avg
Portage County 43
Allen County, Ohio 43
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr about average
Portage 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 Portage 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 Portage 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 Portage County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
- Compare Portage County with its Ohio neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of Ohio
Based on 245 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 Portage County, Ohio? ▼
Portage County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 43, rated "Good." 77.5% of monitored days (190 out of 245) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Portage County? ▼
The primary pollutant in Portage County is Ozone (O3), which was the main AQI driver on 245 days (100% of monitored days). Can trigger asthma, reduce lung function, and cause chest pain.
How many unhealthy air days does Portage County have? ▼
In 2025, Portage County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 150.
Is the air quality in Portage County getting better or worse? ▼
Air quality in Portage County is worsening based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2022 with 226 good days. Worst year: 2023 with 178 good days.
What does AQI 43 mean for health? ▼
Portage 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 Portage County compare to other counties in Ohio? ▼
Portage County has 77.5% 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 Portage County? ▼
The 90th percentile AQI for Portage County is 71, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 150 (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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