Wyoming · County air quality · 2025

Fremont County, Wyoming

Median AQI 48 (Good). 61.3% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.

48
Median AQI
61.3%
Good-air days
0
Unhealthy days
17%
Cleaner than US counties

The verdict

According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Fremont County's air is good on balance, among the more polluted 10% of US counties, a median AQI of 48 with 61.3% of 212 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by Ozone.

48
median AQI · Good
61.3%
days rated Good
Ozone
main pollutant
17%
cleaner than US counties

Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 100.

Data updated July 2026

Fremont 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 212 monitored days G M Median AQI 48 0 50 100 150 200 300 500 Fremont County
  • Good · 130 d · 61.3%
  • Moderate · 82 d · 38.7%

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

Across 212 monitored days, 130 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 0 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 100 (Moderate).

EPA AQS →

Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 212 days monitored. Median AQI: 48 (Good).

Insights: Fremont County, Wyoming. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 48 across 212 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Moderate health grade. Of those days, 130 (61%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 82 (39%) registered Moderate readings, and 0 (0%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 66, while the worst single-day peak hit 100 (Moderate). Residents averaged about 18.4 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.

The full pollutant mix ranks as Ozone (149 days), PM2.5 (63 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -152 and the median AQI moved +3 points, placing the multi-year trajectory at worsening. The worst single reading over the 2020–2025 window was AQI 100, moderate but never Unhealthy. Nearby counties show comparable readings: Albany (51.9% good, AQI 50); Campbell (77.3% good, AQI 43); Carbon (100.0% good, AQI 7); Converse (94.5% good, AQI 41); Johnson (90.6% good, AQI 42); Laramie (69.8% good, AQI 47).

Air Quality Summary

Median AQI

48

Good

Good Days

61.3%

130 of 212 monitored days

-13.7pp vs 75% target

Max AQI Recorded

100

Moderate

Health Grade

Moderate

90th-pct AQI 66

Fremont County, Good days share 61.3%
National avg

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

Fremont 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 212 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.

Good

130

61%

Moderate

82

39%

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 Fremont County.

Fremont County, Wyoming 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 · 70.3% PM2.5 · 29.7% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% Fremont County, Wyoming · 212 monitored days Criteria pollutant column
  • Ozone · 149 days · 70.3%
  • PM2.5 · 63 days · 29.7%
Ozone (O3) 149 days (70%)

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Fine Particles (PM2.5) 63 days (30%)

How PM2.5 affects health →

Health Impact Assessment

Moderate

Fremont County's air quality is rated Moderate based on 61.3% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.

Air quality was acceptable on 61.3% of monitored days in 2025, with a median AQI of 48. Unusually sensitive people can check real-time conditions at AirNow.gov during high-pollution events.

The dominant pollutant is Ozone, driving AQI on 149 of 212 monitored days.

5-Year Air Quality Trend

Air quality is worsening in Fremont County. Best year: 2020 (282 good days).

Year Good Moderate USG Unhealthy Median AQI
2020 282 78 5 1 45
2021 240 117 8 0 46
2022 254 111 0 0 46
2023 215 147 3 0 49
2024 210 151 5 0 49
2025 130 82 0 0 48

How does Fremont County compare?

How Fremont County compares

Good-day share worse than US avg
Fremont County 61.3%
Albany County, Wyoming 51.9%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI worse than US avg
Fremont County 48
Albany County, Wyoming 50
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr about average
Fremont County 0
Albany County, Wyoming 0
US average 0

Other Counties in Wyoming

Air quality comparison for nearby counties in Wyoming.

Counties with Similar Air Quality

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

What Fremont 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 48 means for exposure. Health guidance
  • See how Fremont County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
  • Compare Fremont County with its Wyoming neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of Wyoming

Based on 212 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 Fremont County, Wyoming?
Fremont County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 48, rated "Good." 61.3% of monitored days (130 out of 212) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Fremont County?
The primary pollutant in Fremont County is Ozone (O3), which was the main AQI driver on 149 days (70% of monitored days). Can trigger asthma, reduce lung function, and cause chest pain.
How many unhealthy air days does Fremont County have?
In 2025, Fremont County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 100.
Is the air quality in Fremont County getting better or worse?
Air quality in Fremont County is worsening based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2020 with 282 good days. Worst year: 2025 with 130 good days.
What does AQI 48 mean for health?
Fremont County's median AQI of 48 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 Fremont County compare to other counties in Wyoming?
Fremont County has 61.3% good air days. Nearby counties in Wyoming: Albany (51.9% good), Campbell (77.3% good), Carbon (100.0% good), Converse (94.5% good), Johnson (90.6% good), Laramie (69.8% good).
What is the 90th percentile AQI in Fremont County?
The 90th percentile AQI for Fremont County is 66, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 100 (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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