Missaukee, Michigan Air Quality
Missaukee County, Michigan (MI)
↑ Worseningover 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 in this area has been declining over the past 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 | 48 | 72 | 201 | 203 | 153 | 6 | PM2.5 |
| 2022 | 46 | 58 | 108 | 228 | 134 | 1 | PM2.5 |
| 2021 | 45 | 62 | 90 | 216 | 139 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2020 | 41 | 57 | 105 | 248 | 116 | 1 | PM2.5 |
| 2019 | 36 | 54 | 74 | 306 | 57 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2018 | 37 | 54 | 97 | 316 | 49 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2017 | 37 | 52 | 101 | 310 | 53 | 1 | Ozone |
| 2016 | 38 | 55 | 115 | 302 | 57 | 6 | Ozone |
| 2015 | 40 | 58 | 101 | 272 | 88 | 1 | Ozone |
| 2014 | 41 | 58 | 97 | 278 | 87 | 0 | Ozone |
What This Means for Missaukee County Residents
Missaukee, Michigan has received an Air Quality Grade of C (57/100) based on a decade of EPA monitoring data. The current median AQI of 48 falls in the "Good" range.
Concerning trends show air quality has been declining, with the median AQI rising by 7 points over the monitoring period. This could be driven by increased development, wildfire smoke, or industrial activity.
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.