Edmonson, Kentucky Air Quality
Edmonson County, Kentucky (KY)
→ 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 | 39 | 52 | 115 | 319 | 40 | 4 | Ozone |
| 2022 | 37 | 49 | 84 | 334 | 31 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2021 | 36 | 51 | 74 | 327 | 37 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2020 | 33 | 46 | 64 | 350 | 15 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2019 | 46 | 60 | 77 | 225 | 140 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2018 | 43 | 61 | 100 | 234 | 131 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2017 | 47 | 59 | 87 | 218 | 147 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2016 | 37 | 52 | 97 | 296 | 40 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2015 | 37 | 54 | 90 | 321 | 44 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2014 | 39 | 58 | 90 | 294 | 70 | 0 | Ozone |
What This Means for Edmonson County Residents
Edmonson, Kentucky has received an Air Quality Grade of B (69/100) based on a decade of monitoring data from the EPA's air quality monitoring program. The current median AQI of 39 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Edmonson, Kentucky has a current median AQI of 39, which falls in the "Good" range. The area has received an Air Quality Grade of B (69/100) based on 10 years of EPA monitoring data.
Air quality in Edmonson, Kentucky is stable over the past decade. The median AQI has changed by 0 points from 2014 to 2023.
Edmonson, Kentucky 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 Edmonson, Kentucky is Ground-Level Ozone. This is the dominant contributor to elevated AQI readings in the Edmonson County area.
Edmonson, Kentucky 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 39 (Good), outdoor exercise in Edmonson, Kentucky is generally safe year-round. Edmonson, Kentucky averages 1 days per year when athletes should move workouts indoors.