Grant, Oklahoma Air Quality
Grant County, Oklahoma (OK)
↑ Worseningover 5 years
How Grant, Oklahoma Air Quality Compares
Grant, Oklahoma's median AQI of 32is 22% better than the national average of 41. Air quality has worsened by 10 AQI points over the past decade. The area rarely experiences unhealthy air quality days. The primary pollutant of concern is Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5).
Grant, Oklahoma Air Quality: The Full Picture
Grant, Oklahoma (Grant County) holds an AirHistory Air Quality Grade of C (fair, scoring 56 out of 100), built from 5 years of EPA Air Quality System monitoring. Its median AQI rose 10 points between 2019 (22) and 2023 (32), and the five-year median now sits at 28 — inside the "Good" band on the EPA scale.
The pollutant driving most of the area's AQI readings is Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5). In 2023, it set the daily AQI on 120 of 120 monitored days (100% of the year), making it the controlling pollutant for the C grade. The single worst reading logged that year hit an AQI of 89 (Moderate), while the 90th-percentile day — the level the dirtiest 10% of days reach — came in at 56.
In 2023, Grant County recorded 94 "Good" air days (78% of the 120 days with valid AQI data), 26 "Moderate" days, and 0 days at "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" or above. Over the most recent five years on record, monitors logged no days that crossed into "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" or worse.
The decade-long trend is worsening: median AQI has been climbing by roughly 2.20 points per year. The cleanest year in the record was 2019 (median AQI 22), and the most polluted was 2023 (median AQI 32). Because the data come straight from federally certified EPA monitors, these figures track the Oklahoma county the monitors physically sit in rather than a city boundary.
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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 in this area has been declining over the past decade.
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 | 32 | 56 | 89 | 94 | 26 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2022 | 28 | 52 | 73 | 102 | 17 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2021 | 30 | 52 | 66 | 90 | 17 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2020 | 26 | 52 | 69 | 94 | 12 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2019 | 22 | 42 | 43 | 27 | 0 | 0 | PM2.5 |
What This Means for Grant County Residents
Grant, Oklahoma has received an Air Quality Grade of C (56/100) based on a decade of monitoring data from the EPA's air quality monitoring program. The current median AQI of 32 falls in the "Good" range.
Concerning trends show air quality has been declining, with the median AQI rising by 10 points over the monitoring period. This could be driven by increased development, wildfire smoke, or industrial activity.
The primary pollutant affecting this area is Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5). Over the past 5 years, this area has averaged 0 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
Grant, Oklahoma has a current median AQI of 32, which falls in the "Good" range. The area has received an Air Quality Grade of C (56/100) based on 10 years of EPA monitoring data.
Air quality in Grant, Oklahoma is worsening over the past decade. The median AQI has changed by +10 points from 2019 to 2023.
Grant, Oklahoma averages 0 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 Grant, Oklahoma is Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5). This is the dominant contributor to elevated AQI readings in the Grant County area.
Grant, Oklahoma averages 0 unhealthy air days per year. This is relatively low, making it a reasonable choice for asthma sufferers. The primary pollutant is Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5), which is a known asthma trigger.
With a median AQI of 32 (Good), outdoor exercise in Grant, Oklahoma is generally safe year-round. Grant, Oklahoma averages 0 days per year when athletes should move workouts indoors.