Metro area air quality · 2025

Twin Falls, ID

Median AQI 24 (Good). 97.2% of monitored days rated Good across this metro's EPA monitoring network.

24
Median AQI
97.2%
Good-air days
0
Unhealthy days
96%
Cleaner than US metros

Aggregated from EPA Air Quality System (2025), 181 monitored days. EPA AQS →

The verdict

The Twin Falls, ID metro runs good on the EPA scale, among the cleanest 10% of US metros, a median AQI of 24 with 97.2% of 181 monitored days in the Good band.

24
median AQI · Good
97.2%
days rated Good
96%
cleaner than US metros
105
worst single reading

No day crossed into the Unhealthy tier across the metro's monitors in 2025.

Insights: Twin Falls, ID metro. Aggregated EPA AQS monitors across this Core-Based Statistical Area logged a median Air Quality Index of 24 over 181 measured days in 2025, which corresponds to a Good band and a Excellent metro-wide health grade. The monitored-day split lands at 176 Good days (97%), 4 Moderate (2%), and 1 Unhealthy-for-Sensitive-Groups (1%). The 90th-percentile AQI finished at 38 while the highest single-day reading hit 105 (USG). Metro residents averaged roughly 29.2 clean-air days per 30-day window across the reporting year.

Across the 2020–2025 trend window, good days shifted by -139 and the median AQI moved +0 points, which classifies the multi-year trajectory as improving. The metro avoided any Unhealthy-tier days entirely, an outcome that typically reflects favorable wind patterns, lower industrial density, or effective regional emission controls. Metros with comparable AQI profiles include Albany, OR (84.5% good, AQI 24); Coeur d'Alene, ID (88.4% good, AQI 24); Moscow, ID (99.3% good, AQI 24).

Air Quality Summary

Median AQI

24

Good

Good Days

97.2%

176 of 181 days

Max AQI

105

USG

Health Grade

Excellent

90th pct: 38

AQI Day Breakdown (2025)

Distribution of 181 monitored days across EPA AQI categories.

Good

176

97%

Moderate

4

2%

USG

1

1%

Unhealthy

0

0%

Very Unhealthy

0

0%

Hazardous

0

0%

Health Impact Assessment

Excellent

The Twin Falls, ID metro area's air quality is rated Excellent based on 97.2% good air days. No unhealthy air days were recorded in 2025.

Air quality is generally acceptable. Unusually sensitive people should monitor real-time conditions at AirNow.gov during high-pollution events.

How does the Twin Falls, ID metro compare?

How Twin Falls, ID compares

Good-day share better than US avg
Twin Falls, ID 97.2%
Albany, OR 84.5%
US average 71.3%
Median AQI better than US avg
Twin Falls, ID 24
Albany, OR 24
US average 41
Unhealthy days / yr better than US avg
Twin Falls, ID 0
Albany, OR 0
US average 1

5-Year Air Quality Trend

Air quality is improving in the Twin Falls, ID metro. Best year: 2023 (328 good days).

Year Good Moderate Unhealthy Median AQI
2020 315 44 4 24
2021 298 56 0 28
2022 280 71 1 31
2023 328 16 0 25
2024 264 76 3 23
2025 176 4 0 24

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the air quality in the Twin Falls, ID metro area?
The Twin Falls, ID metro area has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 24, rated "Good." 97.2% of monitored days (176 out of 181) had good air quality in 2025.
How many unhealthy air days does Twin Falls, ID have?
In 2025, the Twin Falls, ID metro area recorded 0 unhealthy air days (0 Unhealthy, 0 Very Unhealthy, 0 Hazardous). The maximum AQI reached 105.
Is air quality in Twin Falls, ID getting better or worse?
Air quality in the Twin Falls, ID metro is improving based on 5-year trends (2020-2025). Best year: 2023 with 328 good days. Worst year: 2025 with 176 good days.
What does AQI 24 mean for health?
An AQI of 24 is "Good", air quality is satisfactory and poses little or no health risk. This is the best category on the EPA's AQI scale.
What is the 90th percentile AQI for Twin Falls, ID?
The 90th percentile AQI for the Twin Falls, ID metro area is 38, meaning 90% of monitored days had an AQI at or below this level. The maximum AQI recorded was 105 (USG).
How does Twin Falls, ID compare to other metro areas?
The Twin Falls, ID metro has 97.2% good air days. Similar metros: Albany, OR (84.5% good), Coeur d'Alene, ID (88.4% good), Moscow, ID (99.3% good).

Data Sources

Primary Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Air Quality System (AQS), Annual AQI by CBSA dataset, 2020–2025. See our methodology for how AQI, median, and coverage figures are computed.

Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System (AQS) Annual AQI by CBSA summary files (metro-level) · 2020–2025

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