Median AQI
24
Good
Oregon · County air quality · 2025
Lake County, Oregon
Median AQI 24 (Good). 82.8% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.
- 24
- Median AQI
- 82.8%
- Good-air days
- 0
- Unhealthy days
- 59%
- Cleaner than US counties
The verdict
According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Lake County's air is good on balance, cleaner than the median US county, a median AQI of 24 with 82.8% of 180 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by PM2.5.
- 24
- median AQI · Good
- 82.8%
- days rated Good
- PM2.5
- main pollutant
- 59%
- cleaner than US counties
Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 105.
Data updated July 2026
- Good · 149 d · 82.8%
- Moderate · 30 d · 16.7%
- USG · 1 d · 0.6%
How did Lake County's air break down in 2025?
Across 180 monitored days, 149 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 0 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 105 (USG).
EPA AQS →Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 180 days monitored. Median AQI: 24 (Good).
Insights: Lake County, Oregon. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 24 across 180 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Good health grade. Of those days, 149 (83%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 30 (17%) registered Moderate readings, and 1 (1%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 66, while the worst single-day peak hit 105 (USG). Residents averaged about 24.8 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.
The full pollutant mix ranks as PM2.5 (180 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -118 and the median AQI moved -5 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at improving. The worst single reading over the 2020–2025 window was AQI 105, usg but never Unhealthy. Nearby counties show comparable readings: Baker (89.0% good, AQI 25); Clackamas (93.9% good, AQI 27); Columbia (96.7% good, AQI 25); Crook (80.7% good, AQI 24); Deschutes (93.4% good, AQI 22); Grant (66.7% good, AQI 34).
Air Quality Summary
Good Days
82.8%
149 of 180 monitored days
7.8pp vs 75% target
Max AQI Recorded
105
USG
Health Grade
Good
90th-pct AQI 66
Lake County, Good days share 82.8%
National avg
Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).
Lake 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 180 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.
Good
149
83%
Moderate
30
17%
USG
1
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 Lake County.
- PM2.5 · 180 days · 100.0%
Health Impact Assessment
Good
Lake County's air quality is rated Good based on 82.8% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.
Air quality was acceptable on 82.8% of monitored days in 2025, with a median AQI of 24. Unusually sensitive people can check real-time conditions at AirNow.gov during high-pollution events.
The dominant pollutant is PM2.5, driving AQI on 180 of 180 monitored days.
5-Year Air Quality Trend
Air quality is improving in Lake County. Best year: 2024 (286 good days).
| Year | Good | Moderate | USG | Unhealthy | Median AQI | Max AQI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 267 | 80 | 14 | 4 | 29 | 166 |
| 2021 | 240 | 102 | 17 | 6 | 28 | 188 |
| 2022 | 273 | 88 | 4 | 0 | 25 | 129 |
| 2023 | 266 | 98 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 134 |
| 2024 | 286 | 71 | 7 | 2 | 28 | 153 |
| 2025 | 149 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 105 |
How does Lake County compare?
How Lake County compares
Good-day share better than US avg
Lake County 82.8%
Baker County, Oregon 89.0%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI better than US avg
Lake County 24
Baker County, Oregon 25
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr about average
Lake County 0
Baker County, Oregon 0
US average 0
Other Counties in Oregon
Air quality comparison for nearby counties in Oregon.
Counties with Similar Air Quality
Counties across the US with a similar median AQI to Lake County.
Alamosa County, Colorado
AQI 24 · 90.8% good
Anchorage County, Alaska
AQI 24 · 80.8% good
Charlton County, Georgia
AQI 24 · 79.0% good
Crook County, Oregon
AQI 24 · 80.7% good
Culberson County, Texas
AQI 24 · 80.0% good
Kootenai County, Idaho
AQI 24 · 88.4% good
What Lake 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 24 means for exposure. Health guidance
- See how Lake County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
- Compare Lake County with its Oregon neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of Oregon
Based on 180 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 Lake County, Oregon? ▼
Lake County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 24, rated "Good." 82.8% of monitored days (149 out of 180) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Lake County? ▼
The primary pollutant in Lake County is Fine Particles (PM2.5), which was the main AQI driver on 180 days (100% of monitored days). Penetrates deep into lungs and bloodstream. Linked to heart disease and premature death.
How many unhealthy air days does Lake County have? ▼
In 2025, Lake County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 105.
Is the air quality in Lake County getting better or worse? ▼
Air quality in Lake County is improving based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2024 with 286 good days. Worst year: 2025 with 149 good days.
What does AQI 24 mean for health? ▼
Lake County's median AQI of 24 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 Lake County compare to other counties in Oregon? ▼
Lake County has 82.8% good air days. Nearby counties in Oregon: Baker (89.0% good), Clackamas (93.9% good), Columbia (96.7% good), Crook (80.7% good), Deschutes (93.4% good), Grant (66.7% good).
What is the 90th percentile AQI in Lake County? ▼
The 90th percentile AQI for Lake County is 66, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 105 (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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