Utah · County air quality · 2025

Grand County, Utah

Median AQI 47 (Good). 61.7% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.

47
Median AQI
61.7%
Good-air days
0
Unhealthy days
18%
Cleaner than US counties

The verdict

According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Grand County's air is good on balance, among the more polluted 10% of US counties, a median AQI of 47 with 61.7% of 303 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by Ozone.

47
median AQI · Good
61.7%
days rated Good
Ozone
main pollutant
18%
cleaner than US counties

Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 93.

Data updated July 2026

Grand 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 303 monitored days G M Median AQI 47 0 50 100 150 200 300 500 Grand County
  • Good · 187 d · 61.7%
  • Moderate · 116 d · 38.3%

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

Across 303 monitored days, 187 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 0 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 93 (Moderate).

EPA AQS →

Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 303 days monitored. Median AQI: 47 (Good).

Insights: Grand County, Utah. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 47 across 303 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Moderate health grade. Of those days, 187 (62%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 116 (38%) registered Moderate readings, and 0 (0%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 64, while the worst single-day peak hit 93 (Moderate). Residents averaged about 18.5 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.

The full pollutant mix ranks as Ozone (205 days), PM2.5 (98 days). Across the 2023–2025 trend window, good days shifted by +43 and the median AQI moved -2 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at improving. The worst single reading over the 2023–2025 window was AQI 93, moderate but never Unhealthy. Nearby counties show comparable readings: Box Elder (60.0% good, AQI 48); Cache (61.2% good, AQI 46); Carbon (62.9% good, AQI 47); Davis (59.5% good, AQI 48); Duchesne (59.4% good, AQI 47); Garfield (100.0% good, AQI 4).

Air Quality Summary

Median AQI

47

Good

Good Days

61.7%

187 of 303 monitored days

-13.3pp vs 75% target

Max AQI Recorded

93

Moderate

Health Grade

Moderate

90th-pct AQI 64

Grand County, Good days share 61.7%
National avg

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

Grand 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 303 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.

Good

187

62%

Moderate

116

38%

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 Grand County.

Grand County, Utah 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 · 67.7% PM2.5 · 32.3% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% Grand County, Utah · 303 monitored days Criteria pollutant column
  • Ozone · 205 days · 67.7%
  • PM2.5 · 98 days · 32.3%
Ozone (O3) 205 days (68%)

How Ozone affects health →

Fine Particles (PM2.5) 98 days (32%)

How PM2.5 affects health →

Health Impact Assessment

Moderate

Grand County's air quality is rated Moderate based on 61.7% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.

Air quality was acceptable on 61.7% of monitored days in 2025, with a median AQI of 47. Unusually sensitive people can check real-time conditions at AirNow.gov during high-pollution events.

The dominant pollutant is Ozone, driving AQI on 205 of 303 monitored days.

5-Year Air Quality Trend

Air quality is improving in Grand County. Best year: 2024 (246 good days).

Year Good Moderate USG Unhealthy Median AQI
2023 144 117 0 0 49
2024 246 117 2 0 47
2025 187 116 0 0 47

How does Grand County compare?

How Grand County compares

Good-day share worse than US avg
Grand County 61.7%
Box Elder County, Utah 60.0%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI worse than US avg
Grand County 47
Box Elder County, Utah 48
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr about average
Grand County 0
Box Elder County, Utah 0
US average 0

Other Counties in Utah

Air quality comparison for nearby counties in Utah.

Counties with Similar Air Quality

Counties across the US with a similar median AQI to Grand County.

What Grand 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 47 means for exposure. Health guidance
  • See how Grand County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
  • Compare Grand County with its Utah neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of Utah

Based on 303 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 Grand County, Utah?
Grand County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 47, rated "Good." 61.7% of monitored days (187 out of 303) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Grand County?
The primary pollutant in Grand County is Ozone (O3), which was the main AQI driver on 205 days (68% of monitored days). Can trigger asthma, reduce lung function, and cause chest pain.
How many unhealthy air days does Grand County have?
In 2025, Grand County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 93.
Is the air quality in Grand County getting better or worse?
Air quality in Grand County is improving based on 5-year trends (2023-2025). Best year: 2024 with 246 good days. Worst year: 2023 with 144 good days.
What does AQI 47 mean for health?
Grand County's median AQI of 47 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 Grand County compare to other counties in Utah?
Grand County has 61.7% good air days. Nearby counties in Utah: Box Elder (60.0% good), Cache (61.2% good), Carbon (62.9% good), Davis (59.5% good), Duchesne (59.4% good), Garfield (100.0% good).
What is the 90th percentile AQI in Grand County?
The 90th percentile AQI for Grand County is 64, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 93 (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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