Median AQI
45
Good
Oklahoma · County air quality · 2025
Love County, Oklahoma
Median AQI 45 (Good). 73.4% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.
- 45
- Median AQI
- 73.4%
- Good-air days
- 1
- Unhealthy days
- 38%
- Cleaner than US counties
The verdict
According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Love County's air is good on balance, more polluted than the median US county, a median AQI of 45 with 73.4% of 214 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by Ozone.
- 45
- median AQI · Good
- 73.4%
- days rated Good
- Ozone
- main pollutant
- 38%
- cleaner than US counties
1 day reached Unhealthy or worse; the worst single reading hit AQI 169.
Data updated July 2026
- Good · 157 d · 73.4%
- Moderate · 51 d · 23.8%
- USG · 5 d · 2.3%
- Unhealthy · 1 d · 0.5%
How did Love County's air break down in 2025?
Across 214 monitored days, 157 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 1 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 169 (Unhealthy).
EPA AQS →Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 214 days monitored. Median AQI: 45 (Good).
Insights: Love County, Oklahoma. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 45 across 214 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Moderate health grade. Of those days, 157 (73%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 51 (24%) 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 169 (Unhealthy). Residents averaged about 22.0 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.
The full pollutant mix ranks as Ozone (214 days). Across the 2021–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -72 and the median AQI moved +3 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at worsening. Residents and visitors experienced 1 unhealthy-or-worse days combined, periods when the EPA recommends sensitive groups limit prolonged outdoor exertion. Nearby counties show comparable readings: Adair (59.2% good, AQI 45); Canadian (78.0% good, AQI 44); Carter (80.9% good, AQI 33); Cleveland (53.7% good, AQI 49); Comanche (63.8% good, AQI 45); Creek (80.1% good, AQI 43).
Air Quality Summary
Good Days
73.4%
157 of 214 monitored days
-1.6pp vs 75% target
Max AQI Recorded
169
Unhealthy
Health Grade
Moderate
90th-pct AQI 74
Love County, Good days share 73.4%
National avg
Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).
Love County, Unhealthy-or-worse share 0.5%
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 214 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.
Good
157
73%
Moderate
51
24%
USG
5
2%
Unhealthy
1
0%
Very Unhealthy
0
0%
Hazardous
0
0%
Pollutant Breakdown
Days where each pollutant was the primary driver of AQI readings in Love County.
- Ozone · 214 days · 100.0%
Health Impact Assessment
Moderate
Love County's air quality is rated Moderate based on 73.4% good air days. There were 1 unhealthy days in 2025 when outdoor activity should be limited.
Air quality is acceptable most days, but 5 days reached "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" (AQI 101-150) and peak AQI reached 169. Sensitive groups should monitor real-time conditions at AirNow.gov.
The dominant pollutant is Ozone, driving AQI on 214 of 214 monitored days.
5-Year Air Quality Trend
Air quality is worsening in Love County. Best year: 2021 (229 good days).
| Year | Good | Moderate | USG | Unhealthy | Median AQI | Max AQI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 229 | 48 | 9 | 0 | 42 | 136 |
| 2022 | 196 | 77 | 8 | 0 | 45 | 150 |
| 2025 | 157 | 51 | 5 | 1 | 45 | 169 |
How does Love County compare?
How Love County compares
Good-day share worse than US avg
Love County 73.4%
Adair County, Oklahoma 59.2%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI worse than US avg
Love County 45
Adair County, Oklahoma 45
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr worse than US avg
Love County 1
Adair County, Oklahoma 2
US average 0
Other Counties in Oklahoma
Air quality comparison for nearby counties in Oklahoma.
Counties with Similar Air Quality
Counties across the US with a similar median AQI to Love County.
Adair County, Oklahoma
AQI 45 · 59.2% good
Allen County, Indiana
AQI 45 · 58.2% good
Atascosa County, Texas
AQI 45 · 58.0% good
Baker County, Florida
AQI 45 · 69.1% good
Carson City County, Nevada
AQI 45 · 79.3% good
Clinton County, Iowa
AQI 45 · 59.9% good
What Love County's air means for you
On most days the air here is fine, but Ozone drives 1 unhealthy-or-worse day a year that sensitive groups should plan around.
- Sensitive groups (asthma, heart conditions, children, older adults) should check the AQI on high-Ozone days, the guide explains what a median of 45 means for exposure. Health guidance
- See how Love County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
- Compare Love County with its Oklahoma neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of Oklahoma
Based on 214 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 Love County, Oklahoma? ▼
Love County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 45, rated "Good." 73.4% of monitored days (157 out of 214) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Love County? ▼
The primary pollutant in Love County is Ozone (O3), which was the main AQI driver on 214 days (100% of monitored days). Can trigger asthma, reduce lung function, and cause chest pain.
How many unhealthy air days does Love County have? ▼
In 2025, Love County recorded 1 unhealthy air days (1 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 169.
Is the air quality in Love County getting better or worse? ▼
Air quality in Love County is worsening based on 5-year trends (2021-2025). Best year: 2021 with 229 good days. Worst year: 2025 with 157 good days.
What does AQI 45 mean for health? ▼
Love County's median AQI of 45 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 Love County compare to other counties in Oklahoma? ▼
Love County has 73.4% good air days. Nearby counties in Oklahoma: Adair (59.2% good), Canadian (78.0% good), Carter (80.9% good), Cleveland (53.7% good), Comanche (63.8% good), Creek (80.1% good).
What is the 90th percentile AQI in Love County? ▼
The 90th percentile AQI for Love County is 74, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 169 (Unhealthy).
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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