Air Quality in Pottawattamie, Iowa
42
Median AQI (2024)
75
Max AQI (2024)
→ stable
10-Year Trend
PM2.5
Primary Pollutant
77
Good Days (2024)
2
Monitoring Stations
AQI Trend (Median)
Air Quality Days by Category
Annual Summary
| Year | Median AQI | Max AQI | Good Days | Moderate Days | Unhealthy Days | Ozone Days | PM2.5 Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 42 | 75 | 77 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 117 |
| 2023 | 49 | 151 | 64 | 57 | 1 | 0 | 121 |
| 2022 | 37 | 72 | 91 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 119 |
| 2021 | 44 | 117 | 83 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 123 |
| 2020 | 41 | 80 | 85 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 121 |
| 2019 | 38 | 73 | 93 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 117 |
| 2018 | 42 | 102 | 80 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 119 |
| 2017 | 43 | 74 | 80 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 125 |
| 2016 | 36 | 71 | 106 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 123 |
| 2015 | 43 | 84 | 81 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 121 |
Recent Daily AQI
| Date | AQI | Category | Primary Pollutant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2024 | 53 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 26, 2024 | 63 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | 37 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 14, 2024 | 49 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | 21 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 8, 2024 | 27 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 23 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | 44 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | 39 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | 31 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 23, 2024 | 39 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 20, 2024 | 8 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 17, 2024 | 34 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | 24 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 11, 2024 | 21 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | 66 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Nov 5, 2024 | 23 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Nov 2, 2024 | 28 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | 39 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 27, 2024 | 31 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 24, 2024 | 42 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 21, 2024 | 54 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 46 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 29 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 12, 2024 | 59 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 67 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 51 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 54 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 50 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 51 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Sep 24, 2024 | 33 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Sep 21, 2024 | 37 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Sep 18, 2024 | 38 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Sep 15, 2024 | 30 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Sep 12, 2024 | 67 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Sep 9, 2024 | 42 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | 55 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Sep 3, 2024 | 38 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Aug 31, 2024 | 42 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Aug 28, 2024 | 41 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Aug 25, 2024 | 55 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Aug 19, 2024 | 67 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 63 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 31 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Aug 10, 2024 | 52 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 27 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Aug 4, 2024 | 51 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 42 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jul 29, 2024 | 57 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Jul 26, 2024 | 66 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Jul 23, 2024 | 56 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Jul 20, 2024 | 52 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Jul 17, 2024 | 58 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Jul 14, 2024 | 57 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Jul 11, 2024 | 58 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Jul 8, 2024 | 42 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jul 5, 2024 | 75 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Jul 2, 2024 | 38 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 29, 2024 | 31 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 34 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 23, 2024 | 25 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 35 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | 55 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 40 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 11, 2024 | 38 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 8, 2024 | 44 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 5, 2024 | 27 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 2, 2024 | 33 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 30, 2024 | 36 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 27, 2024 | 18 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 24, 2024 | 27 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 21, 2024 | 14 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 18, 2024 | 37 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 15, 2024 | 46 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 12, 2024 | 52 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| May 9, 2024 | 19 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 6, 2024 | 19 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 3, 2024 | 24 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 40 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Apr 27, 2024 | 14 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Apr 24, 2024 | 45 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Apr 21, 2024 | 28 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 17 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Apr 15, 2024 | 42 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Apr 12, 2024 | 30 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Apr 9, 2024 | 26 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Apr 6, 2024 | 26 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 14 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Mar 31, 2024 | 52 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Mar 28, 2024 | 65 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
Monitoring Stations
8th Avenue and 27th Street Council Bluffs, IA
COUNCIL BLUFFS, FRANKLIN SCH.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the air quality in Pottawattamie, Iowa?
Based on EPA data from 2024, Pottawattamie has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 42, which is classified as "Good." The primary pollutant is PM2.5. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been stable.
Is Pottawattamie a good place to live for air quality?
Pottawattamie has a 10-year average median AQI of 41. In 2024, there were 77 days with "Good" air quality and 0 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.
What pollutants affect Pottawattamie the most?
The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Pottawattamie is PM2.5. This is monitored by 2 active EPA stations in the county. Other pollutants tracked include ozone, PM10, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and carbon monoxide.
How many air quality monitoring stations are in Pottawattamie?
There are 2 active EPA monitoring stations in Pottawattamie, Iowa. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.