Blount, Tennessee Air Quality
Blount County, Tennessee (TN)
→ 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 | 46 | 67 | 137 | 224 | 133 | 8 | Ozone |
| 2022 | 45 | 58 | 115 | 238 | 126 | 1 | PM2.5 |
| 2021 | 44 | 61 | 107 | 231 | 132 | 2 | PM2.5 |
| 2020 | 42 | 56 | 93 | 273 | 93 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2019 | 46 | 61 | 115 | 223 | 140 | 2 | PM2.5 |
| 2018 | 48 | 64 | 108 | 205 | 159 | 1 | PM2.5 |
| 2017 | 49 | 63 | 105 | 197 | 167 | 1 | PM2.5 |
| 2016 | 44 | 61 | 161 | 273 | 87 | 6 | Ozone |
| 2015 | 41 | 61 | 105 | 284 | 79 | 1 | Ozone |
| 2014 | 42 | 61 | 97 | 259 | 105 | 0 | Ozone |
What This Means for Blount County Residents
Blount, Tennessee has received an Air Quality Grade of C (61/100) based on a decade of monitoring data from the EPA's air quality monitoring program. The current median AQI of 46 falls in the "Good" range.
The primary pollutant affecting this area is Ground-Level Ozone. Over the past 5 years, this area has averaged 3 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Blount, Tennessee has a current median AQI of 46, which falls in the "Good" range. The area has received an Air Quality Grade of C (61/100) based on 10 years of EPA monitoring data.
Air quality in Blount, Tennessee is stable over the past decade. The median AQI has changed by +4 points from 2014 to 2023.
Blount, Tennessee averages 3 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 Blount, Tennessee is Ground-Level Ozone. This is the dominant contributor to elevated AQI readings in the Blount County area.
Blount, Tennessee averages 3 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 46 (Good), outdoor exercise in Blount, Tennessee is generally safe year-round. Blount, Tennessee averages 3 days per year when athletes should move workouts indoors.