Bennington, Vermont Air Quality
Bennington County, Vermont (VT)
→ Stableover 10 years
10-Year AQI Trend
The solid line shows the median AQI each year. The dashed line shows the 90th percentile (worst 10% of days).
Air Quality Day Breakdown
Number of days per year in each EPA AQI category. Green = Good (AQI 0-50), Yellow = Moderate (51-100), Orange = Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups (101-150), Red = Unhealthy or worse (151+).
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Median AQI | 90th Pct | Max AQI | Good Days | Moderate | Unhealthy+ | Pollutant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 38 | 56 | 157 | 290 | 63 | 6 | Ozone |
| 2022 | 37 | 51 | 74 | 324 | 41 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2021 | 37 | 55 | 115 | 307 | 57 | 1 | Ozone |
| 2020 | 37 | 50 | 73 | 330 | 36 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2019 | 37 | 50 | 95 | 329 | 36 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2018 | 37 | 55 | 101 | 300 | 64 | 1 | Ozone |
| 2017 | 37 | 53 | 101 | 317 | 46 | 1 | Ozone |
| 2016 | 37 | 51 | 112 | 325 | 40 | 1 | Ozone |
| 2015 | 39 | 57 | 97 | 276 | 89 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2014 | 38 | 56 | 90 | 288 | 74 | 0 | Ozone |
What This Means for Bennington County Residents
Bennington, Vermont has received an Air Quality Grade of B (67/100) based on a decade of monitoring data from the EPA's air quality monitoring program. The current median AQI of 38 falls in the "Good" range.
The primary pollutant affecting this area is Ground-Level Ozone. Over the past 5 years, this area has averaged 1 unhealthy air quality days per year — days when sensitive groups (children, elderly, those with respiratory conditions) should limit outdoor activity. The American Lung Association's State of the Air report provides additional context on long-term health risks from air pollution exposure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Bennington, Vermont has a current median AQI of 38, which falls in the "Good" range. The area has received an Air Quality Grade of B (67/100) based on 10 years of EPA monitoring data.
Air quality in Bennington, Vermont is stable over the past decade. The median AQI has changed by 0 points from 2014 to 2023.
Bennington, Vermont averages 1 unhealthy air quality days per year over the past 5 years. On these days, sensitive groups including children, the elderly, and those with respiratory conditions should limit outdoor activity.
The primary pollutant affecting Bennington, Vermont is Ground-Level Ozone. This is the dominant contributor to elevated AQI readings in the Bennington County area.
Bennington, Vermont averages 1 unhealthy air days per year. This is relatively low, making it a reasonable choice for asthma sufferers. The primary pollutant is Ground-Level Ozone, which is a known asthma trigger.
With a median AQI of 38 (Good), outdoor exercise in Bennington, Vermont is generally safe year-round. Bennington, Vermont averages 1 days per year when athletes should move workouts indoors.