Pennsylvania · County air quality · 2025

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania

Median AQI 26 (Good). 83.1% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.

26
Median AQI
83.1%
Good-air days
0
Unhealthy days
60%
Cleaner than US counties

The verdict

According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Wyoming County's air is good on balance, cleaner than the median US county, a median AQI of 26 with 83.1% of 207 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by PM2.5.

26
median AQI · Good
83.1%
days rated Good
PM2.5
main pollutant
60%
cleaner than US counties

Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 79.

Data updated July 2026

Wyoming County AQI category distribution Stacked-segment bar showing the share of monitored days that fell in each EPA AQI category, Good, Moderate, USG, Unhealthy, Very Unhealthy, Hazardous, with median AQI marker. AQI category distribution 207 monitored days G M Median AQI 26 0 50 100 150 200 300 500 Wyoming County
  • Good · 172 d · 83.1%
  • Moderate · 35 d · 16.9%

How did Wyoming County's air break down in 2025?

Across 207 monitored days, 172 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 0 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 79 (Moderate).

EPA AQS →

Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 207 days monitored. Median AQI: 26 (Good).

Insights: Wyoming County, Pennsylvania. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 26 across 207 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Good health grade. Of those days, 172 (83%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 35 (17%) registered Moderate readings, and 0 (0%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 54, while the worst single-day peak hit 79 (Moderate). Residents averaged about 24.9 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.

The full pollutant mix ranks as PM2.5 (207 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -128 and the median AQI moved -7 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at improving. The worst single reading over the 2020–2025 window was AQI 79, moderate 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

Median AQI

26

Good

Good Days

83.1%

172 of 207 monitored days

8.1pp vs 75% target

Max AQI Recorded

79

Moderate

Health Grade

Good

90th-pct AQI 54

Wyoming County, Good days share 83.1%
National avg

Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).

Wyoming 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 207 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.

Good

172

83%

Moderate

35

17%

USG

0

0%

Unhealthy

0

0%

Very Unhealthy

0

0%

Hazardous

0

0%

Pollutant Breakdown

Days where each pollutant was the primary driver of AQI readings in Wyoming County.

Wyoming County, Pennsylvania criteria pollutant distribution Stratified-band visualization showing the share of monitored days each criteria pollutant (PM2.5, PM10, O3, NO2, CO) was the primary AQI driver. PM2.5 · 100.0% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% Wyoming County, Pennsylvania · 207 monitored days Criteria pollutant column
  • PM2.5 · 207 days · 100.0%
Fine Particles (PM2.5) 207 days (100%)

How PM2.5 affects health →

Health Impact Assessment

Good

Wyoming County's air quality is rated Good based on 83.1% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.

Air quality was acceptable on 83.1% of monitored days in 2025, with a median AQI of 26. Unusually sensitive people can check real-time conditions at AirNow.gov during high-pollution events.

The dominant pollutant is PM2.5, driving AQI on 207 of 207 monitored days.

5-Year Air Quality Trend

Air quality is improving in Wyoming County. Best year: 2024 (319 good days).

Year Good Moderate USG Unhealthy Median AQI
2020 300 61 0 0 33
2021 254 81 1 0 34
2022 219 51 0 0 34
2023 123 23 0 0 27
2024 319 33 0 0 26
2025 172 35 0 0 26

How does Wyoming County compare?

How Wyoming County compares

Good-day share better than US avg
Wyoming County 83.1%
Adams County, Pennsylvania 73.8%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI better than US avg
Wyoming County 26
Adams County, Pennsylvania 42
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr about average
Wyoming 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 Wyoming County.

What Wyoming 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 26 means for exposure. Health guidance
  • See how Wyoming County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
  • Compare Wyoming County with its Pennsylvania neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of Pennsylvania

Based on 207 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 Wyoming County, Pennsylvania?
Wyoming County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 26, rated "Good." 83.1% of monitored days (172 out of 207) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Wyoming County?
The primary pollutant in Wyoming County is Fine Particles (PM2.5), which was the main AQI driver on 207 days (100% of monitored days). Penetrates deep into lungs and bloodstream. Linked to heart disease and premature death.
How many unhealthy air days does Wyoming County have?
In 2025, Wyoming County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 79.
Is the air quality in Wyoming County getting better or worse?
Air quality in Wyoming County is improving based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2024 with 319 good days. Worst year: 2023 with 123 good days.
What does AQI 26 mean for health?
Wyoming County's median AQI of 26 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 Wyoming County compare to other counties in Pennsylvania?
Wyoming County has 83.1% 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 Wyoming County?
The 90th percentile AQI for Wyoming County is 54, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 79 (Moderate).

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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