Charlton, Georgia Air Quality
Charlton County, Georgia (GA)
↓ Improvingover 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). This area has seen measurable air quality improvement over the 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 | 27 | 48 | 74 | 109 | 11 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2022 | 26 | 43 | 76 | 117 | 5 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2021 | 25 | 40 | 56 | 118 | 3 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2020 | 26 | 45 | 139 | 111 | 8 | 1 | PM2.5 |
| 2019 | 26 | 48 | 65 | 97 | 6 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2018 | 26 | 46 | 65 | 105 | 9 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2017 | 28 | 53 | 91 | 97 | 16 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2016 | 31 | 53 | 69 | 102 | 15 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2015 | 32 | 51 | 63 | 107 | 12 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2014 | 34 | 55 | 96 | 95 | 21 | 0 | PM2.5 |
What This Means for Charlton County Residents
Charlton, Georgia has received an Air Quality Grade of B (78/100) based on a decade of EPA monitoring data. The current median AQI of 27 falls in the "Good" range.
Encouragingly, air quality here has been improving, with the median AQI dropping by 7 points over the monitoring period. This trend suggests continued investment in emission controls and cleaner energy.
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.