Sedgwick, Kansas Air Quality
Sedgwick County, Kansas (KS)
↑ 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 | 67 | 157 | 207 | 153 | 5 | Ozone |
| 2022 | 50 | 71 | 119 | 183 | 178 | 4 | PM2.5 |
| 2021 | 46 | 66 | 141 | 224 | 136 | 5 | Ozone |
| 2020 | 40 | 56 | 114 | 296 | 67 | 3 | Ozone |
| 2019 | 41 | 58 | 97 | 282 | 83 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2018 | 44 | 64 | 100 | 238 | 127 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2017 | 45 | 60 | 100 | 236 | 129 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2016 | 43 | 58 | 195 | 284 | 81 | 1 | Ozone |
| 2015 | 40 | 58 | 95 | 281 | 84 | 0 | Ozone |
| 2014 | 43 | 64 | 150 | 247 | 114 | 4 | Ozone |
What This Means for Sedgwick County Residents
Sedgwick, Kansas 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 5 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 3 unhealthy air quality days per year — days when sensitive groups (children, elderly, those with respiratory conditions) should limit outdoor activity.