Air Quality in Henderson, Kentucky

Q: What is the air quality in Henderson, Kentucky?

Based on EPA data, Henderson has a median AQI of 53 (Moderate). The primary pollutant is PM2.5.

Q: Is Henderson a good place to live for air quality?

Henderson has a 10-year average median AQI of 50 with 29 good air quality days in 2019.

Median AQI (2019)

Max AQI (2019)

↓ improving

10-Year Trend

PM2.5

Primary Pollutant

Good Days (2019)

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
2019	53	71	29	30	0	0	59
2018	49	108	188	170	2	79	281
2017	52	103	156	208	1	57	308
2016	52	112	158	204	4	67	299
2015	47	101	202	161	2	88	277

Recent Daily AQI

Date	AQI	Category	Primary Pollutant
Feb 28, 2019	71	Moderate	PM2.5
Feb 27, 2019	57	Moderate	PM2.5
Feb 26, 2019	47	Good	PM2.5
Feb 25, 2019	48	Good	PM2.5
Feb 24, 2019	32	Good	PM2.5
Feb 23, 2019	37	Good	PM2.5
Feb 22, 2019	64	Moderate	PM2.5
Feb 21, 2019	57	Moderate	PM2.5
Feb 20, 2019	22	Good	PM2.5
Feb 19, 2019	57	Moderate	PM2.5
Feb 18, 2019	68	Moderate	PM2.5
Feb 17, 2019	57	Moderate	PM2.5
Feb 16, 2019	59	Moderate	PM2.5
Feb 15, 2019	57	Moderate	PM2.5
Feb 14, 2019	22	Good	PM2.5
Feb 13, 2019	29	Good	PM2.5
Feb 12, 2019	29	Good	PM2.5
Feb 11, 2019	32	Good	PM2.5
Feb 10, 2019	49	Good	PM2.5
Feb 9, 2019	39	Good	PM2.5
Feb 8, 2019	29	Good	PM2.5
Feb 7, 2019	30	Good	PM2.5
Feb 6, 2019	34	Good	PM2.5
Feb 5, 2019	66	Moderate	PM2.5
Feb 4, 2019	44	Good	PM2.5
Feb 3, 2019	56	Moderate	PM2.5
Feb 2, 2019	65	Moderate	PM2.5
Feb 1, 2019	58	Moderate	PM2.5
Jan 31, 2019	37	Good	PM2.5
Jan 30, 2019	21	Good	PM2.5
Jan 29, 2019	44	Good	PM2.5
Jan 28, 2019	56	Moderate	PM2.5
Jan 27, 2019	67	Moderate	PM2.5
Jan 26, 2019	43	Good	PM2.5
Jan 25, 2019	33	Good	PM2.5
Jan 24, 2019	56	Moderate	PM2.5
Jan 23, 2019	50	Good	PM2.5
Jan 22, 2019	33	Good	PM2.5
Jan 21, 2019	42	Good	PM2.5
Jan 20, 2019	32	Good	PM2.5
Jan 19, 2019	32	Good	PM2.5
Jan 18, 2019	55	Moderate	PM2.5
Jan 17, 2019	57	Moderate	PM2.5
Jan 16, 2019	71	Moderate	PM2.5
Jan 15, 2019	61	Moderate	PM2.5
Jan 14, 2019	65	Moderate	PM2.5
Jan 13, 2019	59	Moderate	PM2.5
Jan 12, 2019	56	Moderate	PM2.5
Jan 11, 2019	60	Moderate	PM2.5
Jan 10, 2019	53	Moderate	PM2.5
Jan 9, 2019	21	Good	PM2.5
Jan 8, 2019	26	Good	PM2.5
Jan 7, 2019	34	Good	PM2.5
Jan 6, 2019	53	Moderate	PM2.5
Jan 5, 2019	39	Good	PM2.5
Jan 4, 2019	56	Moderate	PM2.5
Jan 3, 2019	59	Moderate	PM2.5
Jan 2, 2019	62	Moderate	PM2.5
Jan 1, 2019	55	Moderate	PM2.5
Dec 31, 2018	23	Good	PM2.5
Dec 30, 2018	56	Moderate	PM2.5
Dec 29, 2018	48	Good	PM2.5
Dec 28, 2018	31	Good	PM2.5
Dec 27, 2018	34	Good	PM2.5
Dec 26, 2018	49	Good	PM2.5
Dec 25, 2018	51	Moderate	PM2.5
Dec 24, 2018	48	Good	PM2.5
Dec 23, 2018	60	Moderate	PM2.5
Dec 22, 2018	52	Moderate	PM2.5
Dec 21, 2018	53	Moderate	PM2.5
Dec 20, 2018	57	Moderate	PM2.5
Dec 19, 2018	55	Moderate	PM2.5
Dec 18, 2018	55	Moderate	PM2.5
Dec 17, 2018	38	Good	PM2.5
Dec 16, 2018	51	Moderate	PM2.5
Dec 15, 2018	36	Good	PM2.5
Dec 14, 2018	39	Good	PM2.5
Dec 13, 2018	42	Good	PM2.5
Dec 12, 2018	41	Good	PM2.5
Dec 11, 2018	66	Moderate	PM2.5
Dec 10, 2018	73	Moderate	PM2.5
Dec 9, 2018	63	Moderate	PM2.5
Dec 8, 2018	60	Moderate	PM2.5
Dec 7, 2018	65	Moderate	PM2.5
Dec 6, 2018	55	Moderate	PM2.5
Dec 5, 2018	39	Good	PM2.5
Dec 4, 2018	39	Good	PM2.5
Dec 3, 2018	21	Good	PM2.5
Dec 2, 2018	18	Good	PM2.5
Dec 1, 2018	27	Good	PM2.5

Monitoring Stations

Sebree SO2 DRR Site

Not in a City

Est. 2016-11-01

37.6544, -87.5114

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the air quality in Henderson, Kentucky?

Based on EPA data from 2019, Henderson has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 53, which is classified as "Moderate." The primary pollutant is PM2.5. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been improving.

Is Henderson a good place to live for air quality?

Henderson has a 10-year average median AQI of 50. In 2019, there were 29 days with "Good" air quality and 0 days with unhealthy conditions. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion.

What pollutants affect Henderson the most?

The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Henderson is PM2.5. This is monitored by 1 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 Henderson?

There are 1 active EPA monitoring stations in Henderson, Kentucky. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.