Median AQI
44
Good
Texas · County air quality · 2025
Brewster County, Texas
Median AQI 44 (Good). 69.0% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.
- 44
- Median AQI
- 69.0%
- Good-air days
- 1
- Unhealthy days
- 29%
- Cleaner than US counties
The verdict
According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Brewster County's air is good on balance, more polluted than the median US county, a median AQI of 44 with 69.0% of 255 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by Ozone.
- 44
- median AQI · Good
- 69.0%
- days rated Good
- Ozone
- main pollutant
- 29%
- cleaner than US counties
1 day reached Unhealthy or worse; the worst single reading hit AQI 164.
Data updated July 2026
- Good · 176 d · 69.0%
- Moderate · 78 d · 30.6%
- Unhealthy · 1 d · 0.4%
How did Brewster County's air break down in 2025?
Across 255 monitored days, 176 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 1 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 164 (Unhealthy).
EPA AQS →Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 255 days monitored. Median AQI: 44 (Good).
Insights: Brewster County, Texas. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 44 across 255 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Moderate health grade. Of those days, 176 (69%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 78 (31%) registered Moderate readings, and 0 (0%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 69, while the worst single-day peak hit 164 (Unhealthy). Residents averaged about 20.7 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.
The full pollutant mix ranks as Ozone (173 days), PM2.5 (82 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -138 and the median AQI moved +3 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at worsening. Residents and visitors experienced 1 unhealthy-or-worse days combined, periods when the EPA recommends sensitive groups limit prolonged outdoor exertion. Nearby counties show comparable readings: Atascosa (58.0% good, AQI 45); Bell (61.3% good, AQI 47); Bexar (39.8% good, AQI 53); Bowie (57.3% good, AQI 47); Brazoria (84.8% good, AQI 33); Brazos (63.4% good, AQI 43).
Air Quality Summary
Good Days
69.0%
176 of 255 monitored days
-6.0pp vs 75% target
Max AQI Recorded
164
Unhealthy
Health Grade
Moderate
90th-pct AQI 69
Brewster County, Good days share 69.0%
National avg
Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).
Brewster County, Unhealthy-or-worse share 0.4%
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 255 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.
Good
176
69%
Moderate
78
31%
USG
0
0%
Unhealthy
1
0%
Very Unhealthy
0
0%
Hazardous
0
0%
Pollutant Breakdown
Days where each pollutant was the primary driver of AQI readings in Brewster County.
- Ozone · 173 days · 67.8%
- PM2.5 · 82 days · 32.2%
Health Impact Assessment
Moderate
Brewster County's air quality is rated Moderate based on 69.0% good air days. There were 1 unhealthy days in 2025 when outdoor activity should be limited.
Air quality is acceptable most days, but 0 days reached "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" (AQI 101-150) and peak AQI reached 164. Sensitive groups should monitor real-time conditions at AirNow.gov.
The dominant pollutant is Ozone, driving AQI on 173 of 255 monitored days.
5-Year Air Quality Trend
Air quality is worsening in Brewster County. Best year: 2020 (314 good days).
| Year | Good | Moderate | USG | Unhealthy | Median AQI | Max AQI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 314 | 46 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 80 |
| 2021 | 287 | 68 | 1 | 0 | 42 | 105 |
| 2022 | 266 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 87 |
| 2023 | 262 | 96 | 1 | 0 | 43 | 101 |
| 2024 | 231 | 94 | 2 | 0 | 43 | 112 |
| 2025 | 176 | 78 | 0 | 1 | 44 | 164 |
How does Brewster County compare?
How Brewster County compares
Good-day share worse than US avg
Brewster County 69.0%
Atascosa County, Texas 58.0%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI worse than US avg
Brewster County 44
Atascosa County, Texas 45
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr worse than US avg
Brewster County 1
Atascosa County, Texas 0
US average 0
Other Counties in Texas
Air quality comparison for nearby counties in Texas.
Counties with Similar Air Quality
Counties across the US with a similar median AQI to Brewster County.
Baltimore County, Maryland
AQI 44 · 70.4% good
Baltimore (City) County, Maryland
AQI 44 · 68.7% good
Bartholomew County, Indiana
AQI 44 · 69.2% good
Berks County, Pennsylvania
AQI 44 · 65.6% good
Bolivar County, Mississippi
AQI 44 · 70.3% good
Butte County, Idaho
AQI 44 · 87.4% good
What Brewster County's air means for you
On most days the air here is fine, but Ozone drives 1 unhealthy-or-worse day a year that sensitive groups should plan around.
- Sensitive groups (asthma, heart conditions, children, older adults) should check the AQI on high-Ozone days, the guide explains what a median of 44 means for exposure. Health guidance
- See how Brewster County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
- Compare Brewster County with its Texas neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of Texas
Based on 255 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 Brewster County, Texas? ▼
Brewster County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 44, rated "Good." 69.0% of monitored days (176 out of 255) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Brewster County? ▼
The primary pollutant in Brewster County is Ozone (O3), which was the main AQI driver on 173 days (68% of monitored days). Can trigger asthma, reduce lung function, and cause chest pain.
How many unhealthy air days does Brewster County have? ▼
In 2025, Brewster County recorded 1 unhealthy air days (1 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 164.
Is the air quality in Brewster County getting better or worse? ▼
Air quality in Brewster County is worsening based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2020 with 314 good days. Worst year: 2025 with 176 good days.
What does AQI 44 mean for health? ▼
Brewster County's median AQI of 44 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 Brewster County compare to other counties in Texas? ▼
Brewster County has 69.0% good air days. Nearby counties in Texas: Atascosa (58.0% good), Bell (61.3% good), Bexar (39.8% good), Bowie (57.3% good), Brazoria (84.8% good), Brazos (63.4% good).
What is the 90th percentile AQI in Brewster County? ▼
The 90th percentile AQI for Brewster County is 69, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 164 (Unhealthy).
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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