Median AQI
48
Good
Oklahoma · County air quality · 2025
Pittsburg County, Oklahoma
Median AQI 48 (Good). 57.9% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.
- 48
- Median AQI
- 57.9%
- Good-air days
- 0
- Unhealthy days
- 11%
- Cleaner than US counties
The verdict
According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Pittsburg County's air is good on balance, among the more polluted 10% of US counties, a median AQI of 48 with 57.9% of 273 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by PM2.5.
- 48
- median AQI · Good
- 57.9%
- days rated Good
- PM2.5
- main pollutant
- 11%
- cleaner than US counties
Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 140.
Data updated July 2026
- Good · 158 d · 57.9%
- Moderate · 112 d · 41.0%
- USG · 3 d · 1.1%
How did Pittsburg County's air break down in 2025?
Across 273 monitored days, 158 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 0 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 140 (USG).
EPA AQS →Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 273 days monitored. Median AQI: 48 (Good).
Insights: Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 48 across 273 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Moderate health grade. Of those days, 158 (58%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 112 (41%) registered Moderate readings, and 3 (1%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 64, while the worst single-day peak hit 140 (USG). Residents averaged about 17.4 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.
The full pollutant mix ranks as PM2.5 (157 days), Ozone (116 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -72 and the median AQI moved +4 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at worsening. The worst single reading over the 2020–2025 window was AQI 140, usg but never Unhealthy. 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
57.9%
158 of 273 monitored days
-17.1pp vs 75% target
Max AQI Recorded
140
USG
Health Grade
Moderate
90th-pct AQI 64
Pittsburg County, Good days share 57.9%
National avg
Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).
Pittsburg 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 273 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.
Good
158
58%
Moderate
112
41%
USG
3
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 Pittsburg County.
- PM2.5 · 157 days · 57.5%
- Ozone · 116 days · 42.5%
Health Impact Assessment
Moderate
Pittsburg County's air quality is rated Moderate based on 57.9% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.
Air quality was acceptable on 57.9% of monitored days in 2025, with a median AQI of 48. Unusually sensitive people can check real-time conditions at AirNow.gov during high-pollution events.
The dominant pollutant is PM2.5, driving AQI on 157 of 273 monitored days.
5-Year Air Quality Trend
Air quality is worsening in Pittsburg County. Best year: 2020 (230 good days).
| Year | Good | Moderate | USG | Unhealthy | Median AQI | Max AQI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 230 | 135 | 1 | 0 | 44 | 141 |
| 2021 | 176 | 180 | 4 | 0 | 51 | 117 |
| 2022 | 208 | 136 | 4 | 0 | 47 | 139 |
| 2023 | 196 | 152 | 7 | 0 | 49 | 119 |
| 2024 | 198 | 162 | 2 | 0 | 48 | 105 |
| 2025 | 158 | 112 | 3 | 0 | 48 | 140 |
How does Pittsburg County compare?
How Pittsburg County compares
Good-day share worse than US avg
Pittsburg County 57.9%
Adair County, Oklahoma 59.2%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI worse than US avg
Pittsburg County 48
Adair County, Oklahoma 45
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr about average
Pittsburg County 0
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 Pittsburg County.
Black Hawk County, Iowa
AQI 48 · 56.6% good
Box Elder County, Utah
AQI 48 · 60.0% good
Brookings County, South Dakota
AQI 48 · 53.0% good
Clear Creek County, Colorado
AQI 48 · 64.4% good
Coconino County, Arizona
AQI 48 · 62.5% good
Columbia County, Florida
AQI 48 · 56.4% good
What Pittsburg County's air means for you
The air here stays in the breathable range year-round, with PM2.5 the main thing to watch.
- Sensitive groups (asthma, heart conditions, children, older adults) should check the AQI on high-PM2.5 days, the guide explains what a median of 48 means for exposure. Health guidance
- See how Pittsburg County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
- Compare Pittsburg County with its Oklahoma neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of Oklahoma
Based on 273 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 Pittsburg County, Oklahoma? ▼
Pittsburg County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 48, rated "Good." 57.9% of monitored days (158 out of 273) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Pittsburg County? ▼
The primary pollutant in Pittsburg County is Fine Particles (PM2.5), which was the main AQI driver on 157 days (58% of monitored days). Penetrates deep into lungs and bloodstream. Linked to heart disease and premature death.
How many unhealthy air days does Pittsburg County have? ▼
In 2025, Pittsburg County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 140.
Is the air quality in Pittsburg County getting better or worse? ▼
Air quality in Pittsburg County is worsening based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2020 with 230 good days. Worst year: 2025 with 158 good days.
What does AQI 48 mean for health? ▼
Pittsburg County's median AQI of 48 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 Pittsburg County compare to other counties in Oklahoma? ▼
Pittsburg County has 57.9% 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 Pittsburg County? ▼
The 90th percentile AQI for Pittsburg County is 64, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 140 (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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