Sarpy, Nebraska Air Quality
Sarpy County, Nebraska (NE)
↓ 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 | 37 | 59 | 152 | 230 | 98 | 2 | PM2.5 |
| 2022 | 32 | 55 | 94 | 269 | 62 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2021 | 41 | 61 | 120 | 226 | 108 | 2 | PM2.5 |
| 2020 | 39 | 57 | 149 | 227 | 87 | 2 | PM2.5 |
| 2019 | 39 | 60 | 82 | 240 | 110 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2018 | 46 | 61 | 94 | 205 | 144 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2017 | 51 | 62 | 96 | 160 | 181 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2016 | 42 | 57 | 120 | 239 | 116 | 2 | PM2.5 |
| 2015 | 44 | 59 | 95 | 210 | 137 | 0 | PM2.5 |
| 2014 | 43 | 61 | 106 | 187 | 102 | 1 | PM2.5 |
What This Means for Sarpy County Residents
Sarpy, Nebraska has received an Air Quality Grade of B (74/100) based on a decade of EPA monitoring data. The current median AQI of 37 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 Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5). Over the past 5 years, this area has averaged 1 unhealthy air quality days per year — days when sensitive groups (children, elderly, those with respiratory conditions) should limit outdoor activity.