Texas · County air quality · 2025

Victoria County, Texas

Median AQI 31 (Good). 91.6% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.

31
Median AQI
91.6%
Good-air days
0
Unhealthy days
80%
Cleaner than US counties

The verdict

According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Victoria County's air is good on balance, cleaner than most US counties, a median AQI of 31 with 91.6% of 238 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by Ozone.

31
median AQI · Good
91.6%
days rated Good
Ozone
main pollutant
80%
cleaner than US counties

Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 97.

Data updated July 2026

Victoria 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 238 monitored days G Median AQI 31 0 50 100 150 200 300 500 Victoria County
  • Good · 218 d · 91.6%
  • Moderate · 20 d · 8.4%

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

Across 238 monitored days, 218 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 0 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 97 (Moderate).

EPA AQS →

Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 238 days monitored. Median AQI: 31 (Good).

Insights: Victoria County, Texas. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 31 across 238 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Excellent health grade. Of those days, 218 (92%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 20 (8%) registered Moderate readings, and 0 (0%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 49, while the worst single-day peak hit 97 (Moderate). Residents averaged about 27.5 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.

The full pollutant mix ranks as Ozone (238 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -90 and the median AQI moved +0 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at stable. The worst single reading over the 2020–2025 window was AQI 97, moderate but never Unhealthy. 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

Median AQI

31

Good

Good Days

91.6%

218 of 238 monitored days

16.6pp vs 75% target

Max AQI Recorded

97

Moderate

Health Grade

Excellent

90th-pct AQI 49

Victoria County, Good days share 91.6%
National avg

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

Victoria 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 238 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.

Good

218

92%

Moderate

20

8%

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 Victoria County.

Victoria County, Texas 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. Ozone · 100.0% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% Victoria County, Texas · 238 monitored days Criteria pollutant column
  • Ozone · 238 days · 100.0%
Ozone (O3) 238 days (100%)

How Ozone affects health →

Health Impact Assessment

Excellent

Victoria County's air quality is rated Excellent based on 91.6% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.

Air quality was acceptable on 91.6% of monitored days in 2025, with a median AQI of 31. Unusually sensitive people can check real-time conditions at AirNow.gov during high-pollution events.

The dominant pollutant is Ozone, driving AQI on 238 of 238 monitored days.

5-Year Air Quality Trend

Air quality is stable in Victoria County. Best year: 2021 (347 good days).

Year Good Moderate USG Unhealthy Median AQI
2020 308 21 0 0 31
2021 347 17 0 0 32
2022 342 12 0 0 30
2023 345 11 0 0 31
2024 324 29 2 0 35
2025 218 20 0 0 31

How does Victoria County compare?

How Victoria County compares

Good-day share better than US avg
Victoria County 91.6%
Atascosa County, Texas 58.0%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI better than US avg
Victoria County 31
Atascosa County, Texas 45
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr about average
Victoria County 0
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 Victoria County.

What Victoria 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 31 means for exposure. Health guidance
  • See how Victoria County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
  • Compare Victoria County with its Texas neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of Texas

Based on 238 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 Victoria County, Texas?
Victoria County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 31, rated "Good." 91.6% of monitored days (218 out of 238) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Victoria County?
The primary pollutant in Victoria County is Ozone (O3), which was the main AQI driver on 238 days (100% of monitored days). Can trigger asthma, reduce lung function, and cause chest pain.
How many unhealthy air days does Victoria County have?
In 2025, Victoria County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 97.
Is the air quality in Victoria County getting better or worse?
Air quality in Victoria County is stable based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2021 with 347 good days. Worst year: 2025 with 218 good days.
What does AQI 31 mean for health?
Victoria County's median AQI of 31 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 Victoria County compare to other counties in Texas?
Victoria County has 91.6% 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 Victoria County?
The 90th percentile AQI for Victoria County is 49, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 97 (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.

Every figure on PlainAir is rendered directly from EPA AQS air-quality monitoring data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on EPA AQS air-quality monitoring data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.