Median AQI
34
Good
Tennessee · County air quality · 2025
Lawrence County, Tennessee
Median AQI 34 (Good). 80.8% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.
- 34
- Median AQI
- 80.8%
- Good-air days
- 0
- Unhealthy days
- 55%
- Cleaner than US counties
The verdict
According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Lawrence County's air is good on balance, cleaner than the median US county, a median AQI of 34 with 80.8% of 172 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by PM2.5.
- 34
- median AQI · Good
- 80.8%
- days rated Good
- PM2.5
- main pollutant
- 55%
- cleaner than US counties
Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 68.
Data updated July 2026
- Good · 139 d · 80.8%
- Moderate · 33 d · 19.2%
How did Lawrence County's air break down in 2025?
Across 172 monitored days, 139 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 0 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 68 (Moderate).
EPA AQS →Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 172 days monitored. Median AQI: 34 (Good).
Insights: Lawrence County, Tennessee. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 34 across 172 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Good health grade. Of those days, 139 (81%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 33 (19%) registered Moderate readings, and 0 (0%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 53, while the worst single-day peak hit 68 (Moderate). Residents averaged about 24.2 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.
The full pollutant mix ranks as PM2.5 (172 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -186 and the median AQI moved +8 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at worsening. The worst single reading over the 2020–2025 window was AQI 68, moderate but never Unhealthy. Nearby counties show comparable readings: Anderson (91.0% good, AQI 42); Blount (69.6% good, AQI 46); Claiborne (96.3% good, AQI 36); Davidson (51.8% good, AQI 50); DeKalb (95.4% good, AQI 35); Dyer (79.4% good, AQI 34).
Air Quality Summary
Good Days
80.8%
139 of 172 monitored days
5.8pp vs 75% target
Max AQI Recorded
68
Moderate
Health Grade
Good
90th-pct AQI 53
Lawrence County, Good days share 80.8%
National avg
Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).
Lawrence 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 172 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.
Good
139
81%
Moderate
33
19%
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 Lawrence County.
- PM2.5 · 172 days · 100.0%
Health Impact Assessment
Good
Lawrence County's air quality is rated Good based on 80.8% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.
Air quality was acceptable on 80.8% of monitored days in 2025, with a median AQI of 34. Unusually sensitive people can check real-time conditions at AirNow.gov during high-pollution events.
The dominant pollutant is PM2.5, driving AQI on 172 of 172 monitored days.
5-Year Air Quality Trend
Air quality is worsening in Lawrence County. Best year: 2020 (325 good days).
| Year | Good | Moderate | USG | Unhealthy | Median AQI | Max AQI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 325 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 75 |
| 2021 | 274 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 98 |
| 2022 | 306 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 82 |
| 2023 | 246 | 113 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 98 |
| 2024 | 272 | 88 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 84 |
| 2025 | 139 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 68 |
How does Lawrence County compare?
How Lawrence County compares
Good-day share better than US avg
Lawrence County 80.8%
Anderson County, Tennessee 91.0%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI better than US avg
Lawrence County 34
Anderson County, Tennessee 42
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr about average
Lawrence County 0
Anderson County, Tennessee 0
US average 0
Other Counties in Tennessee
Air quality comparison for nearby counties in Tennessee.
Counties with Similar Air Quality
Counties across the US with a similar median AQI to Lawrence County.
Belknap County, New Hampshire
AQI 34 · 87.9% good
Dyer County, Tennessee
AQI 34 · 79.4% good
Flagler County, Florida
AQI 34 · 97.4% good
Grant County, Oregon
AQI 34 · 66.7% good
Highlands County, Florida
AQI 34 · 93.2% good
Johnson County, Texas
AQI 34 · 91.6% good
What Lawrence 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 34 means for exposure. Health guidance
- See how Lawrence County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
- Compare Lawrence County with its Tennessee neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of Tennessee
Based on 172 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 Lawrence County, Tennessee? ▼
Lawrence County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 34, rated "Good." 80.8% of monitored days (139 out of 172) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Lawrence County? ▼
The primary pollutant in Lawrence County is Fine Particles (PM2.5), which was the main AQI driver on 172 days (100% of monitored days). Penetrates deep into lungs and bloodstream. Linked to heart disease and premature death.
How many unhealthy air days does Lawrence County have? ▼
In 2025, Lawrence County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 68.
Is the air quality in Lawrence County getting better or worse? ▼
Air quality in Lawrence County is worsening based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2020 with 325 good days. Worst year: 2025 with 139 good days.
What does AQI 34 mean for health? ▼
Lawrence County's median AQI of 34 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 Lawrence County compare to other counties in Tennessee? ▼
Lawrence County has 80.8% good air days. Nearby counties in Tennessee: Anderson (91.0% good), Blount (69.6% good), Claiborne (96.3% good), Davidson (51.8% good), DeKalb (95.4% good), Dyer (79.4% good).
What is the 90th percentile AQI in Lawrence County? ▼
The 90th percentile AQI for Lawrence County is 53, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 68 (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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