Harrison, Ohio Air Quality
Harrison County, Ohio (OH)
↑ Worseningover 5 years
How Harrison, Ohio Air Quality Compares
Harrison, Ohio's median AQI of 33is 20% better than the national average of 41. Air quality has worsened by 30 AQI points over the past decade. The area rarely experiences unhealthy air quality days. The primary pollutant of concern is Carbon Monoxide.
Harrison, Ohio Air Quality: The Full Picture
Harrison, Ohio (Harrison County) holds an AirHistory Air Quality Grade of B (good, scoring 69 out of 100), built from 5 years of EPA Air Quality System monitoring. Its median AQI rose 30 points between 2018 (3) and 2022 (33), and the five-year median now sits at 10 — inside the "Good" band on the EPA scale.
The pollutant driving most of the area's AQI readings is Carbon Monoxide. In 2022, the single worst reading hit an AQI of 71 (Moderate), while the 90th-percentile day — the level the dirtiest 10% of days reach — came in at 53.
In 2022, Harrison County recorded 34 "Good" air days (81% of the 42 days with valid AQI data), 8 "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 6.30 points per year. The cleanest year in the record was 2020 (median AQI 1), and the most polluted was 2022 (median AQI 33). Because the data come straight from federally certified EPA monitors, these figures track the Ohio 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 33 | 53 | 71 | 34 | 8 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2021 | 5 | 42 | 68 | 216 | 16 | 0 | CO |
| 2020 | 1 | 30 | 56 | 295 | 9 | 0 | CO |
| 2019 | 2 | 41 | 64 | 277 | 16 | 0 | CO |
| 2018 | 3 | 41 | 65 | 134 | 11 | 0 | CO |
What This Means for Harrison County Residents
Harrison, Ohio 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 33 falls in the "Good" range.
Concerning trends show air quality has been declining, with the median AQI rising by 30 points over the monitoring period. This could be driven by increased development, wildfire smoke, or industrial activity.
The primary pollutant affecting this area is Carbon Monoxide. 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
Harrison, Ohio has a current median AQI of 33, 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 Harrison, Ohio is worsening over the past decade. The median AQI has changed by +30 points from 2018 to 2022.
Harrison, Ohio 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 Harrison, Ohio is Carbon Monoxide. This is the dominant contributor to elevated AQI readings in the Harrison County area.
Harrison, Ohio averages 0 unhealthy air days per year. This is relatively low, making it a reasonable choice for asthma sufferers. The primary pollutant is Carbon Monoxide, which can affect respiratory health.
With a median AQI of 33 (Good), outdoor exercise in Harrison, Ohio is generally safe year-round. Harrison, Ohio averages 0 days per year when athletes should move workouts indoors.