Median AQI
42
Good
West Virginia · County air quality · 2025
Ohio County, West Virginia
Median AQI 42 (Good). 78.5% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.
- 42
- Median AQI
- 78.5%
- Good-air days
- 0
- Unhealthy days
- 48%
- Cleaner than US counties
The verdict
According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Ohio County's air is good on balance, more polluted than the median US county, a median AQI of 42 with 78.5% of 135 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by Ozone.
- 42
- median AQI · Good
- 78.5%
- days rated Good
- Ozone
- main pollutant
- 48%
- cleaner than US counties
Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 97.
Data updated July 2026
- Good · 106 d · 78.5%
- Moderate · 29 d · 21.5%
How did Ohio County's air break down in 2025?
Across 135 monitored days, 106 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). 135 days monitored. Median AQI: 42 (Good).
Insights: Ohio County, West Virginia. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 42 across 135 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Good health grade. Of those days, 106 (79%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 29 (21%) registered Moderate readings, and 0 (0%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 56, while the worst single-day peak hit 97 (Moderate). Residents averaged about 23.6 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.
The full pollutant mix ranks as Ozone (97 days), PM2.5 (38 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -126 and the median AQI moved +2 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at worsening. The worst single reading over the 2020–2025 window was AQI 97, moderate but never Unhealthy. Nearby counties show comparable readings: Berkeley (81.1% good, AQI 40); Brooke (79.3% good, AQI 35); Cabell (74.0% good, AQI 41); Greenbrier (89.3% good, AQI 42); Hancock (74.6% good, AQI 42); Harrison (73.3% good, AQI 32).
Air Quality Summary
Good Days
78.5%
106 of 135 monitored days
3.5pp vs 75% target
Max AQI Recorded
97
Moderate
Health Grade
Good
90th-pct AQI 56
Ohio County, Good days share 78.5%
National avg
Share of monitored days at AQI 0-50 (Good band).
Ohio 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 135 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.
Good
106
79%
Moderate
29
21%
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 Ohio County.
- Ozone · 97 days · 71.9%
- PM2.5 · 38 days · 28.1%
Health Impact Assessment
Good
Ohio County's air quality is rated Good based on 78.5% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.
Air quality was acceptable on 78.5% of monitored days in 2025, with a median AQI of 42. Unusually sensitive people can check real-time conditions at AirNow.gov during high-pollution events.
The dominant pollutant is Ozone, driving AQI on 97 of 135 monitored days.
5-Year Air Quality Trend
Air quality is worsening in Ohio County. Best year: 2022 (247 good days).
| Year | Good | Moderate | USG | Unhealthy | Median AQI | Max AQI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 232 | 41 | 1 | 0 | 40 | 101 |
| 2021 | 223 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 78 |
| 2022 | 247 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 70 |
| 2023 | 224 | 52 | 3 | 1 | 41 | 184 |
| 2024 | 219 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 84 |
| 2025 | 106 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 97 |
How does Ohio County compare?
How Ohio County compares
Good-day share better than US avg
Ohio County 78.5%
Berkeley County, West Virginia 81.1%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI worse than US avg
Ohio County 42
Berkeley County, West Virginia 40
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr about average
Ohio County 0
Berkeley County, West Virginia 0
US average 0
Other Counties in West Virginia
Air quality comparison for nearby counties in West Virginia.
Counties with Similar Air Quality
Counties across the US with a similar median AQI to Ohio County.
Adams County, Pennsylvania
AQI 42 · 73.8% good
Anderson County, Tennessee
AQI 42 · 91.0% good
Andrew County, Missouri
AQI 42 · 84.3% good
Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
AQI 42 · 68.1% good
Baldwin County, Alabama
AQI 42 · 72.2% good
Belmont County, Ohio
AQI 42 · 63.0% good
What Ohio 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 42 means for exposure. Health guidance
- See how Ohio County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
- Compare Ohio County with its West Virginia neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of West Virginia
Based on 135 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 Ohio County, West Virginia? ▼
Ohio County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 42, rated "Good." 78.5% of monitored days (106 out of 135) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Ohio County? ▼
The primary pollutant in Ohio County is Ozone (O3), which was the main AQI driver on 97 days (72% of monitored days). Can trigger asthma, reduce lung function, and cause chest pain.
How many unhealthy air days does Ohio County have? ▼
In 2025, Ohio County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 97.
Is the air quality in Ohio County getting better or worse? ▼
Air quality in Ohio County is worsening based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2022 with 247 good days. Worst year: 2025 with 106 good days.
What does AQI 42 mean for health? ▼
Ohio County's median AQI of 42 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 Ohio County compare to other counties in West Virginia? ▼
Ohio County has 78.5% good air days. Nearby counties in West Virginia: Berkeley (81.1% good), Brooke (79.3% good), Cabell (74.0% good), Greenbrier (89.3% good), Hancock (74.6% good), Harrison (73.3% good).
What is the 90th percentile AQI in Ohio County? ▼
The 90th percentile AQI for Ohio County is 56, 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.
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