Fayette, Texas Air Quality
Fayette County, Texas (TX)
↓ Improvingover 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 34 | 58 | 96 | 262 | 68 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2017 | 33 | 53 | 84 | 303 | 50 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2016 | 34 | 54 | 86 | 283 | 78 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2015 | 33 | 57 | 80 | 271 | 90 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2014 | 39 | 58 | 90 | 239 | 113 | 0 | PM2.5 |
What This Means for Fayette County Residents
Fayette, Texas has received an Air Quality Grade of B (75/100) based on a decade of EPA monitoring data. The current median AQI of 34 falls in the "Good" range.
Encouragingly, air quality here has been improving, with the median AQI dropping by 5 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.