Jackson, North Carolina Air Quality
Jackson County, North Carolina (NC)
↓ Improvingover 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 38 | 56 | 73 | 75 | 25 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2020 | 32 | 52 | 71 | 96 | 15 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2019 | 34 | 54 | 66 | 85 | 18 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2018 | 43 | 67 | 108 | 175 | 61 | 1 | Ozone |
| 2017 | 45 | 64 | 100 | 183 | 73 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2016 | 48 | 71 | 155 | 168 | 94 | 9 | Ozone |
| 2015 | 44 | 62 | 100 | 185 | 72 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2014 | 44 | 67 | 119 | 186 | 77 | 1 | Ozone |
What This Means for Jackson County Residents
Jackson, North Carolina has received an Air Quality Grade of A (82/100) based on a decade of EPA monitoring data. The current median AQI of 38 falls in the "Good" range.
Encouragingly, air quality here has been improving, with the median AQI dropping by 6 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.