Community Indicator

Good Air Quality Days

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About this measure

This measure indicates the number of days in the year when the Air Quality Index (AQI) for Cuyahoga County was between 0 and 50, also known as good air quality days.

Data are reported by the Cuyahoga County Department of Sustainability on an annual basis.
Why is this important?

Local air quality affects how we live and breathe. AQI is an overall indicator of air quality for Cuyahoga County. As AQI rises above 50, the health of children, older adults, and other sensitive groups can be impacted by increased ozone and particle pollution. When AQI rises above 200, the general public may experience serious health effects, such as reduced lung function, shortness of breath, aggravated asthma, and even permanent lung damage.
Related Key Government Measures

This is a community indicator measure. It is provided to show an understanding of overall community health. The County government does not directly control the outcome of this measure; however, a number of programs and initiatives the County is undertaking can have an impact. Related government measures include: 

  1. Solar Co-Op Installations
  2. Cuyahoga County Sustainability Plan
  3. Cuyahoga County Internal Green Practices Plan
Good Air Quality Days - Annual Performance
Cuyahoga County Good Air Quality Days (by Year)
Bar chart with 4 bars.
Bar chart shows the number of good air quality days in Cuyahoga County by calendar year. See data table for details.
The chart has 1 X axis displaying categories.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying No. of Days. Range: 0 to 250.
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Community Indicator
Good Air Quality Days - Comparative Analysis
Comparative Analysis: Air Quality
Good Air Quality Days (Comparative Analysis)
Bar chart with 9 data series.
Bar chart shows the number of good air quality days in 2020 in comparative counties. Cuyahoga: 210 days Allegheny: 228 days Franklin: 276 days Montgomery: 237 days Hillsborough: 195 days Hamilton: 186 days Lucas: 276 days Marion: 196 days Summit: 255 days
The chart has 1 X axis displaying categories.
The chart has 1 Y axis displaying values. Range: 0 to 300.
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Data Source

EPA Outdoor Air Quality Index Report  (Month of Update: January)
Measure Data
Last Calculated 2 days ago
Period Status Actual
2015 Community Indicator 195
2016 Community Indicator 207
2017 Community Indicator 229
2018 Community Indicator 221
2019 Community Indicator 188
2020 Community Indicator 210
2021 Not Defined