Wyoming · County air quality · 2025

Teton County, Wyoming

Median AQI 45 (Good). 79.2% of monitored days rated Good, direct from EPA Air Quality System stations.

45
Median AQI
79.2%
Good-air days
0
Unhealthy days
50%
Cleaner than US counties

The verdict

According to EPA Air Quality System monitoring data, Teton County's air is good on balance, cleaner than the median US county, a median AQI of 45 with 79.2% of 226 monitored days in the Good band, driven mainly by Ozone.

45
median AQI · Good
79.2%
days rated Good
Ozone
main pollutant
50%
cleaner than US counties

Not one day crossed into the Unhealthy tier; the worst single reading was AQI 84.

Data updated July 2026

Teton 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 226 monitored days G M Median AQI 45 0 50 100 150 200 300 500 Teton County
  • Good · 179 d · 79.2%
  • Moderate · 47 d · 20.8%

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

Across 226 monitored days, 179 fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50) and 0 reached Unhealthy or worse. The worst single day peaked at AQI 84 (Moderate).

EPA AQS →

Air quality data from EPA Air Quality System (2025). 226 days monitored. Median AQI: 45 (Good).

Insights: Teton County, Wyoming. EPA monitors recorded a median Air Quality Index of 45 across 226 measured days in 2025, earning a Good classification and a Good health grade. Of those days, 179 (79%) fell in the Good band (AQI 0–50), 47 (21%) registered Moderate readings, and 0 (0%) reached Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. The 90th-percentile AQI settled at 58, while the worst single-day peak hit 84 (Moderate). Residents averaged about 23.8 clean-air days per 30-day window during the monitoring year.

The full pollutant mix ranks as Ozone (221 days), PM2.5 (3 days), CO (2 days). Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -133 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 84, 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); Fremont (61.3% good, AQI 48); Johnson (90.6% good, AQI 42).

Air Quality Summary

Median AQI

45

Good

Good Days

79.2%

179 of 226 monitored days

4.2pp vs 75% target

Max AQI Recorded

84

Moderate

Health Grade

Good

90th-pct AQI 58

Teton County, Good days share 79.2%
National avg

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

Teton 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 226 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.

Good

179

79%

Moderate

47

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 Teton County.

Teton 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 · 97.8% 0% 25% 50% 75% 100% Teton County, Wyoming · 226 monitored days Criteria pollutant column
  • Ozone · 221 days · 97.8%
  • PM2.5 · 3 days · 1.3%
  • CO · 2 days · 0.9%
Ozone (O3) 221 days (98%)

How Ozone affects health →

Fine Particles (PM2.5) 3 days (1%)

How PM2.5 affects health →

Carbon Monoxide (CO) 2 days (1%)

How CO affects health →

Health Impact Assessment

Good

Teton County's air quality is rated Good based on 79.2% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.

Air quality was acceptable on 79.2% of monitored days in 2025, with a median AQI of 45. Unusually sensitive people can check real-time conditions at AirNow.gov during high-pollution events.

The dominant pollutant is Ozone, driving AQI on 221 of 226 monitored days.

5-Year Air Quality Trend

Air quality is worsening in Teton County. Best year: 2022 (332 good days).

Year Good Moderate USG Unhealthy Median AQI
2020 312 42 7 5 43
2021 277 78 10 0 44
2022 332 33 0 0 43
2023 321 44 0 0 43
2024 276 88 2 0 44
2025 179 47 0 0 45

How does Teton County compare?

How Teton County compares

Good-day share better than US avg
Teton County 79.2%
Albany County, Wyoming 51.9%
US average 76.5%
Median AQI worse than US avg
Teton County 45
Albany County, Wyoming 50
US average 38
Unhealthy days / yr about average
Teton 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 Teton County.

What Teton 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 45 means for exposure. Health guidance
  • See how Teton County ranks against every monitored U.S. county on Good-day share. County rankings
  • Compare Teton County with its Wyoming neighbours before drawing a conclusion about the region. All of Wyoming

Based on 226 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 Teton County, Wyoming?
Teton County has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 45, rated "Good." 79.2% of monitored days (179 out of 226) had good air quality in 2025.
What is the main pollutant in Teton County?
The primary pollutant in Teton County is Ozone (O3), which was the main AQI driver on 221 days (98% of monitored days). Can trigger asthma, reduce lung function, and cause chest pain.
How many unhealthy air days does Teton County have?
In 2025, Teton County recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 84.
Is the air quality in Teton County getting better or worse?
Air quality in Teton County is worsening based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2022 with 332 good days. Worst year: 2025 with 179 good days.
What does AQI 45 mean for health?
Teton County's median AQI of 45 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 Teton County compare to other counties in Wyoming?
Teton County has 79.2% good air days. Nearby counties in Wyoming: Albany (51.9% good), Campbell (77.3% good), Carbon (100.0% good), Converse (94.5% good), Fremont (61.3% good), Johnson (90.6% good).
What is the 90th percentile AQI in Teton County?
The 90th percentile AQI for Teton County is 58, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 84 (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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