Air Quality in Jackson, North Carolina
38
Median AQI (2021)
73
Max AQI (2021)
↓ improving
10-Year Trend
PM2.5
Primary Pollutant
75
Good Days (2021)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 38 | 73 | 75 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
| 2020 | 32 | 71 | 96 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 111 |
| 2019 | 34 | 66 | 85 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 103 |
| 2018 | 43 | 108 | 175 | 61 | 1 | 146 | 91 |
| 2017 | 45 | 100 | 183 | 73 | 0 | 184 | 72 |
| 2016 | 48 | 155 | 168 | 94 | 9 | 194 | 77 |
| 2015 | 44 | 100 | 185 | 72 | 0 | 189 | 68 |
Recent Daily AQI
| Date | AQI | Category | Primary Pollutant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2021 | 39 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 25, 2021 | 39 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 22, 2021 | 30 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 19, 2021 | 39 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 16, 2021 | 29 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 13, 2021 | 47 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 10, 2021 | 38 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 7, 2021 | 11 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 4, 2021 | 18 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Oct 1, 2021 | 55 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Sep 28, 2021 | 51 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Sep 25, 2021 | 39 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Sep 22, 2021 | 11 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Sep 20, 2021 | 27 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Sep 19, 2021 | 26 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Sep 17, 2021 | 24 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Sep 16, 2021 | 34 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Sep 14, 2021 | 54 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Sep 13, 2021 | 51 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Sep 7, 2021 | 51 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Sep 4, 2021 | 40 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Sep 1, 2021 | 8 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 56 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Aug 27, 2021 | 53 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Aug 26, 2021 | 53 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Aug 24, 2021 | 55 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Aug 23, 2021 | 53 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Aug 20, 2021 | 23 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Aug 14, 2021 | 44 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Aug 11, 2021 | 42 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Aug 8, 2021 | 56 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Aug 5, 2021 | 53 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Aug 2, 2021 | 70 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Jul 30, 2021 | 63 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Jul 27, 2021 | 40 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jul 24, 2021 | 72 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Jul 21, 2021 | 66 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Jul 18, 2021 | 21 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jul 15, 2021 | 49 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jul 12, 2021 | 33 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jul 9, 2021 | 44 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jul 6, 2021 | 55 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Jul 3, 2021 | 36 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 30, 2021 | 37 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 24, 2021 | 42 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 21, 2021 | 40 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 15, 2021 | 37 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 12, 2021 | 32 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 9, 2021 | 27 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 6, 2021 | 43 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jun 3, 2021 | 54 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| May 31, 2021 | 24 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 28, 2021 | 54 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| May 25, 2021 | 62 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| May 22, 2021 | 61 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| May 19, 2021 | 54 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| May 16, 2021 | 49 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 13, 2021 | 23 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 10, 2021 | 21 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 7, 2021 | 36 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 4, 2021 | 43 | Good | PM2.5 |
| May 1, 2021 | 34 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Apr 25, 2021 | 24 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Apr 22, 2021 | 36 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Apr 19, 2021 | 35 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Apr 16, 2021 | 22 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Apr 13, 2021 | 42 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Apr 10, 2021 | 37 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Apr 7, 2021 | 67 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Apr 4, 2021 | 44 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Mar 29, 2021 | 30 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Mar 26, 2021 | 27 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Mar 23, 2021 | 32 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Mar 20, 2021 | 31 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Mar 17, 2021 | 41 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Mar 14, 2021 | 31 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Mar 11, 2021 | 67 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Mar 8, 2021 | 73 | Moderate | PM2.5 |
| Mar 5, 2021 | 21 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Mar 2, 2021 | 23 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Feb 27, 2021 | 30 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Feb 24, 2021 | 48 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Feb 21, 2021 | 30 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Feb 18, 2021 | 14 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Feb 15, 2021 | 19 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Feb 12, 2021 | 24 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Feb 9, 2021 | 46 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Feb 6, 2021 | 22 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Feb 3, 2021 | 19 | Good | PM2.5 |
| Jan 31, 2021 | 35 | Good | PM2.5 |
Monitoring Stations
OZONE MONITOR ON SW SIDE OF TOWER/MET EQUIPMENT 10FT ABOVE TOWER
PM2.5 COLOCATED MONITORS LOCATED ON TOP OF BUILDING
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the air quality in Jackson, North Carolina?
Based on EPA data from 2021, Jackson has a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38, which is classified as "Good." The primary pollutant is PM2.5. Over the past 10 years, air quality has been improving.
Is Jackson a good place to live for air quality?
Jackson has a 10-year average median AQI of 40. In 2021, there were 75 days with "Good" air quality and 0 days with unhealthy conditions. No special precautions are needed for most people.
What pollutants affect Jackson the most?
The primary pollutant driving the AQI in Jackson 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 Jackson?
There are 2 active EPA monitoring stations in Jackson, North Carolina. These stations continuously measure pollutant levels and contribute to the daily AQI calculations.