Jackson, Indiana Air Quality
Jackson County, Indiana (IN)
↓ Improvingover 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 35 | 47 | 80 | 340 | 20 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2018 | 32 | 47 | 90 | 321 | 20 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2017 | 40 | 50 | 93 | 206 | 20 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2016 | 40 | 67 | 129 | 146 | 35 | 2 | Ozone |
| 2015 | 41 | 58 | 101 | 141 | 25 | 1 | Ozone |
| 2014 | 42 | 58 | 93 | 147 | 34 | 0 | Ozone |
What This Means for Jackson County Residents
Jackson, Indiana has received an Air Quality Grade of A (82/100) based on a decade of EPA monitoring data. The current median AQI of 35 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 Ground-Level Ozone. 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.