Kent, Rhode Island Air Quality
Kent County, Rhode Island (RI)
→ 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 | 40 | 55 | 126 | 287 | 66 | 4 | PM2.5 |
| 2022 | 31 | 47 | 100 | 334 | 24 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2021 | 34 | 54 | 140 | 313 | 42 | 3 | PM2.5 |
| 2020 | 34 | 49 | 133 | 326 | 31 | 1 | PM2.5 |
| 2019 | 34 | 49 | 93 | 325 | 26 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2018 | 36 | 56 | 140 | 294 | 54 | 6 | PM2.5 |
| 2017 | 32 | 50 | 133 | 316 | 28 | 5 | PM2.5 |
| 2016 | 35 | 54 | 147 | 307 | 42 | 5 | Ozone |
| 2015 | 40 | 57 | 166 | 282 | 72 | 3 | Ozone |
| 2014 | 37 | 51 | 97 | 325 | 40 | 0 | Ozone |
What This Means for Kent County Residents
Kent, Rhode Island 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 40 falls in the "Good" range.
The primary pollutant affecting this area is Ground-Level Ozone. Over the past 5 years, this area has averaged 2 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
Kent, Rhode Island has a current median AQI of 40, 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 Kent, Rhode Island is stable over the past decade. The median AQI has changed by +3 points from 2014 to 2023.
Kent, Rhode Island averages 2 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 Kent, Rhode Island is Ground-Level Ozone. This is the dominant contributor to elevated AQI readings in the Kent County area.
Kent, Rhode Island averages 2 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 40 (Good), outdoor exercise in Kent, Rhode Island is generally safe year-round. Kent, Rhode Island averages 2 days per year when athletes should move workouts indoors.