Median AQI
41
Good
Pennsylvania · County air quality · 2025
Mercer County, Pennsylvania
Median AQI 41 (Good). 77.8% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.
- 41
- Median AQI
- 77.8%
- Good-air days
- 0
- Unhealthy days
- 46%
- Cleaner than US counties
The verdict
According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Mercer County's air is good on balance, more polluted than the median US county, a median AQI of 41 with 77.8% of 243 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by Ozone.
- 41
- median AQI · Good
- 77.8%
- days rated Good
- Ozone
- main pollutant
- 46%
- cleaner than US counties
Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 115.
Data updated July 2026
- Good · 189 d · 77.8%
- Moderate · 51 d · 21.0%
- USG · 3 d · 1.2%
How did Mercer County's air break down in 2025?
Across 243 monitored days, 189 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 0 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 115 (USG).
EPA AQS →Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 243 days monitored. Median AQI: 41 (Good).
Insights: Mercer County, Pennsylvania. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 41 across 243 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Good health grade. Of those days, 189 (78%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 51 (21%) registered Moderate readings, and 3 (1%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 63, while the worst single-day peak hit 115 (USG). Residents averaged about 23.3 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.
The full pollutant mix ranks as Ozone (190 days), PM2.5 (53 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -83 and the median AQI moved +0 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at improving. The worst single reading over the 2020–2025 window was AQI 115, usg but never Unhealthy. Nearby counties show comparable readings: Adams (73.8% good, AQI 42); Allegheny (51.6% good, AQI 49); Armstrong (68.1% good, AQI 42); Beaver (54.3% good, AQI 47); Berks (65.6% good, AQI 44); Blair (71.9% good, AQI 41).
Air Quality Summary
Good Days
77.8%
189 of 243 monitored days
2.8pp vs 75% target
Max AQI Recorded
115
USG
Health Grade
Good
90th-pct AQI 63
Mercer County, Good days share 77.8%
National avg
Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).
Mercer 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 243 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.
Good
189
78%
Moderate
51
21%
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 Mercer County.
- Ozone · 190 days · 78.2%
- PM2.5 · 53 days · 21.8%
Health Impact Assessment
Good
Mercer County's air quality is rated Good based on 77.8% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.
Air quality was acceptable on 77.8% of monitored days in 2025, with a median AQI of 41. Unusually sensitive people can check real-time conditions at AirNow.gov during high-pollution events.
The dominant pollutant is Ozone, driving AQI on 190 of 243 monitored days.
5-Year Air Quality Trend
Air quality is improving in Mercer County. Best year: 2022 (288 good days).
| Year | Good | Moderate | USG | Unhealthy | Median AQI | Max AQI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 272 | 93 | 1 | 0 | 41 | 105 |
| 2021 | 277 | 85 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 112 |
| 2022 | 288 | 74 | 3 | 0 | 40 | 136 |
| 2023 | 237 | 122 | 3 | 2 | 44 | 196 |
| 2024 | 274 | 92 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 97 |
| 2025 | 189 | 51 | 3 | 0 | 41 | 115 |
How does Mercer County compare?
How Mercer County compares
Good-day share better than US avg
Mercer County 77.8%
Adams County, Pennsylvania 73.8%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI worse than US avg
Mercer County 41
Adams County, Pennsylvania 42
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr about average
Mercer County 0
Adams County, Pennsylvania 0
US average 0
Other Counties in Pennsylvania
Air quality comparison for nearby counties in Pennsylvania.
Counties with Similar Air Quality
Counties across the US with a similar median AQI to Mercer County.
Albemarle County, Virginia
AQI 41 · 77.9% good
Anderson County, South Carolina
AQI 41 · 90.0% good
Berkshire County, Massachusetts
AQI 41 · 71.6% good
Berrien County, Michigan
AQI 41 · 80.9% good
Blair County, Pennsylvania
AQI 41 · 71.9% good
Bonner County, Idaho
AQI 41 · 71.3% good
What Mercer 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 41 means for exposure. Health guidance
- See how Mercer County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
- Compare Mercer County with its Pennsylvania neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of Pennsylvania
Based on 243 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 Mercer County, Pennsylvania? ▼
Mercer County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41, rated "Good." 77.8% of monitored days (189 out of 243) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Mercer County? ▼
The primary pollutant in Mercer County is Ozone (O3), which was the main AQI driver on 190 days (78% of monitored days). Can trigger asthma, reduce lung function, and cause chest pain.
How many unhealthy air days does Mercer County have? ▼
In 2025, Mercer County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 115.
Is the air quality in Mercer County getting better or worse? ▼
Air quality in Mercer County is improving based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2022 with 288 good days. Worst year: 2025 with 189 good days.
What does AQI 41 mean for health? ▼
Mercer County's median AQI of 41 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 Mercer County compare to other counties in Pennsylvania? ▼
Mercer County has 77.8% good air days. Nearby counties in Pennsylvania: Adams (73.8% good), Allegheny (51.6% good), Armstrong (68.1% good), Beaver (54.3% good), Berks (65.6% good), Blair (71.9% good).
What is the 90th percentile AQI in Mercer County? ▼
The 90th percentile AQI for Mercer County is 63, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 115 (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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