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United States: cleaner or dirtier, 2026

In United States, 812 cities have enough days in both years to compare 2026 so far (1 January to 6 October) with the same days of 2025: 403 got dirtier and 374 cleaner.

Every city's change from 2025 to 2026, one column each, biggest rise on the left, coloured by its 2026 level. Above the line: dirtier. Below: cleaner.

The 403 cities that got dirtier, biggest rise first

#City20252026Change
1NampaIdaho, United States3658+6.5 µg/m³+100%
2PrinevilleOregon, United States3558+6.4 µg/m³+102%
3ShreveportLouisiana, United States3155+5.7 µg/m³+102%
4La GrandeOregon, United States3155+5.4 µg/m³+96%
5OntarioOregon, United States3856+4.8 µg/m³+71%
6Baker CityOregon, United States3353+4.5 µg/m³+76%
7MadrasOregon, United States3654+4.1 µg/m³+64%
8MiamiOklahoma, United States5158+3.7 µg/m³+40%
9LaredoTexas, United States5359+3.5 µg/m³+35%
10PendletonOregon, United States3149+3.2 µg/m³+57%
11YorkPennsylvania, United States4455+3.2 µg/m³+40%
12South LaurelMaryland, United States3046+2.8 µg/m³+52%
13Hood RiverOregon, United States2338+2.7 µg/m³+64%
14Alta SierraCalifornia, United States3146+2.7 µg/m³+49%
15Walla WallaWashington, United States3146+2.7 µg/m³+49%
16VancouverWashington, United States2843+2.6 µg/m³+51%
17PhiladelphiaPennsylvania, United States4755+2.6 µg/m³+31%
18LancasterPennsylvania, United States4454+2.6 µg/m³+32%
19MercedCalifornia, United States3851+2.4 µg/m³+35%
20RedmondOregon, United States2740+2.4 µg/m³+50%
21Moses LakeWashington, United States3548+2.4 µg/m³+38%
22San Luis ObispoCalifornia, United States3246+2.4 µg/m³+41%
23Tri-CitiesWashington, United States2337+2.4 µg/m³+57%
24Eagle PassTexas, United States4955+2.3 µg/m³+26%
25EphrataWashington, United States3143+2.2 µg/m³+39%
26MedinaOhio, United States4152+2.2 µg/m³+30%
27Airway HeightsWashington, United States3143+2.1 µg/m³+38%
28HopewellVirginia, United States3243+2.0 µg/m³+35%
29Wake ForestNorth Carolina, United States5660+1.9 µg/m³+16%
30VisaliaCalifornia, United States5357+1.9 µg/m³+18%
31Spokane ValleyWashington, United States4151+1.9 µg/m³+26%
32MeadWashington, United States3747+1.9 µg/m³+29%
33Twin FallsIdaho, United States3141+1.9 µg/m³+35%
34ReadingPennsylvania, United States4151+1.9 µg/m³+26%
35OrcuttCalifornia, United States2435+1.9 µg/m³+43%
36AustinTexas, United States5154+1.8 µg/m³+20%
37LimaOhio, United States4452+1.8 µg/m³+23%
38Timberwood ParkTexas, United States4352+1.8 µg/m³+23%
39CanonsburgPennsylvania, United States3545+1.8 µg/m³+29%
40Jurupa ValleyCalifornia, United States5761+1.8 µg/m³+15%
41MissionTexas, United States5357+1.8 µg/m³+17%
42SpartanburgSouth Carolina, United States4954+1.8 µg/m³+20%
43ClovisCalifornia, United States4652+1.7 µg/m³+21%
44QuincyWashington, United States2838+1.7 µg/m³+33%
45SebastopolCalifornia, United States2332+1.7 µg/m³+41%
46ToledoOhio, United States5155+1.7 µg/m³+18%
47ChattanoogaTennessee, United States4753+1.7 µg/m³+20%
48WyomissingPennsylvania, United States4151+1.7 µg/m³+23%
49Santa CruzCalifornia, United States2737+1.7 µg/m³+35%
50PortsmouthOhio, United States5154+1.6 µg/m³+17%
51WheelersburgOhio, United States5154+1.6 µg/m³+17%
52StaytonOregon, United States2634+1.6 µg/m³+35%
53AtascaderoCalifornia, United States2433+1.6 µg/m³+37%
54MaconGeorgia, United States5558+1.6 µg/m³+15%
55FlatwoodsKentucky, United States4753+1.6 µg/m³+19%
56BearDelaware, United States3644+1.6 µg/m³+25%
57AshlandKentucky, United States4149+1.5 µg/m³+21%
58ElginIllinois, United States5154+1.5 µg/m³+16%
59JohnstownPennsylvania, United States3847+1.5 µg/m³+22%
60BillingsMontana, United States3543+1.5 µg/m³+24%
61LockwoodMontana, United States3543+1.5 µg/m³+24%
62San LeandroCalifornia, United States3341+1.5 µg/m³+25%
63The DallesOregon, United States2938+1.5 µg/m³+28%
64MantecaCalifornia, United States3746+1.5 µg/m³+22%
65RiversideCalifornia, United States5558+1.4 µg/m³+13%
66CorcoranCalifornia, United States5355+1.4 µg/m³+14%
67Little RockArkansas, United States5255+1.4 µg/m³+15%
68BrookfieldIllinois, United States5254+1.4 µg/m³+15%
69Oak LawnIllinois, United States5154+1.4 µg/m³+15%
70Columbia CityIndiana, United States4853+1.4 µg/m³+16%
71FayettevilleNorth Carolina, United States4452+1.4 µg/m³+18%
72WilmingtonDelaware, United States4250+1.4 µg/m³+18%
73DoverDelaware, United States4249+1.4 µg/m³+19%
74Coeur d'AleneIdaho, United States3947+1.4 µg/m³+20%
75BethlehemPennsylvania, United States3846+1.4 µg/m³+20%
76EllensburgWashington, United States3341+1.4 µg/m³+23%
77ConcordCalifornia, United States2432+1.4 µg/m³+33%
78AthensGeorgia, United States4351+1.4 µg/m³+18%
79SomersetKentucky, United States3846+1.4 µg/m³+21%
80FresnoCalifornia, United States5255+1.4 µg/m³+14%
81Lincoln ParkMichigan, United States4953+1.4 µg/m³+16%
82LebanonPennsylvania, United States4752+1.3 µg/m³+15%
83Columbia FallsMontana, United States4552+1.3 µg/m³+16%
84MarquetteMichigan, United States4552+1.3 µg/m³+16%
85MendhamNew Jersey, United States3441+1.3 µg/m³+21%
86RandolphNew Jersey, United States3441+1.3 µg/m³+21%
87GreenvilleNorth Carolina, United States3542+1.3 µg/m³+21%
88King CityCalifornia, United States3340+1.3 µg/m³+22%
89CarpinteriaCalifornia, United States3138+1.3 µg/m³+24%
90HarrisburgPennsylvania, United States4652+1.3 µg/m³+16%
91NorthbrookIllinois, United States4451+1.3 µg/m³+16%
92SpokaneWashington, United States4148+1.3 µg/m³+18%
93LewistonIdaho, United States4852+1.2 µg/m³+14%
94YpsilantiMichigan, United States4652+1.2 µg/m³+15%
95BensalemPennsylvania, United States4551+1.2 µg/m³+15%
96Cleveland HeightsOhio, United States4249+1.2 µg/m³+16%
97ChesapeakeVirginia, United States3946+1.2 µg/m³+17%
98SpringfieldVirginia, United States4047+1.2 µg/m³+17%
99Rose HillVirginia, United States3643+1.2 µg/m³+18%
100PleasantvilleNew Jersey, United States3340+1.2 µg/m³+20%
101SmithvilleNew Jersey, United States3340+1.2 µg/m³+20%
102MissoulaMontana, United States2834+1.2 µg/m³+24%
103HillsboroOregon, United States2633+1.2 µg/m³+26%
104Winston-SalemNorth Carolina, United States4248+1.2 µg/m³+16%
105CharlottesvilleVirginia, United States3946+1.2 µg/m³+17%
106ModestoCalifornia, United States3946+1.2 µg/m³+17%
107Hunt ValleyMaryland, United States3845+1.2 µg/m³+17%
108BendOregon, United States3037+1.2 µg/m³+22%
109CanbyOregon, United States2431+1.2 µg/m³+27%
110New OrleansLouisiana, United States4147+1.1 µg/m³+15%
111NewarkDelaware, United States3844+1.1 µg/m³+16%
112SeafordDelaware, United States3440+1.1 µg/m³+18%
113Redwood CityCalifornia, United States2834+1.1 µg/m³+22%
114AlbanyOregon, United States2632+1.1 µg/m³+24%
115GreshamOregon, United States2632+1.1 µg/m³+24%
116MaderaCalifornia, United States4752+1.1 µg/m³+13%
117NashvilleTennessee, United States4551+1.1 µg/m³+14%
118MorrisvilleNorth Carolina, United States4248+1.1 µg/m³+14%
119New BrightonPennsylvania, United States4248+1.1 µg/m³+14%
120ClaymontDelaware, United States4147+1.1 µg/m³+15%
121ChesterPennsylvania, United States4147+1.1 µg/m³+15%
122MasonOhio, United States3642+1.1 µg/m³+17%
123San FranciscoCalifornia, United States3441+1.1 µg/m³+18%
124DavisCalifornia, United States3339+1.1 µg/m³+19%
125Winter ParkFlorida, United States2935+1.1 µg/m³+21%
126PullmanWashington, United States2733+1.1 µg/m³+22%
127NorristownPennsylvania, United States4146+1.0 µg/m³+14%
128Corpus ChristiTexas, United States5355+1.0 µg/m³+10%
129BaytownTexas, United States5355+1.0 µg/m³+10%
130HighlandsTexas, United States5355+1.0 µg/m³+10%
131Kennedy TownshipPennsylvania, United States4752+1.0 µg/m³+12%
132TaylorMichigan, United States4752+1.0 µg/m³+12%
133CarlislePennsylvania, United States4551+1.0 µg/m³+12%
134SchlusserPennsylvania, United States4551+1.0 µg/m³+12%
135Saint AndrewsSouth Carolina, United States4450+1.0 µg/m³+13%
136Warrensville HeightsOhio, United States4449+1.0 µg/m³+13%
137SunnysideWashington, United States4247+1.0 µg/m³+13%
138EdmondOklahoma, United States4147+1.0 µg/m³+14%
139GreensburgPennsylvania, United States3945+1.0 µg/m³+14%
140PortlandMaine, United States3844+1.0 µg/m³+14%
141SharonvilleOhio, United States3642+1.0 µg/m³+15%
142HolbrookNew York, United States3642+1.0 µg/m³+15%
143AltamontOregon, United States3642+1.0 µg/m³+15%
144ButteMontana, United States3641+1.0 µg/m³+16%
145LivermoreCalifornia, United States3338+1.0 µg/m³+17%
146Ben LomondCalifornia, United States3237+1.0 µg/m³+18%
147SheridanWyoming, United States3137+1.0 µg/m³+18%
148RoseburgOregon, United States2026+1.0 µg/m³+28%
149WashingtonDistrict of Columbia, United States4348+1.0 µg/m³+13%
150Lake ElsinoreCalifornia, United States4348+1.0 µg/m³+13%
151SuperiorWisconsin, United States5455+0.9 µg/m³+8%
152HanfordCalifornia, United States5355+0.9 µg/m³+9%
153SandpointIdaho, United States5254+0.9 µg/m³+9%
154Live OakTexas, United States5052+0.9 µg/m³+10%
155Port HuronMichigan, United States4852+0.9 µg/m³+10%
156MilwaukeeWisconsin, United States4752+0.9 µg/m³+11%
157MontgomeryAlabama, United States4751+0.9 µg/m³+11%
158EastpointeMichigan, United States4550+0.9 µg/m³+11%
159TurlockCalifornia, United States4247+0.9 µg/m³+12%
160MonessenPennsylvania, United States4146+0.9 µg/m³+12%
161State CollegePennsylvania, United States3944+0.9 µg/m³+13%
162AshburnVirginia, United States3944+0.9 µg/m³+13%
163MaryvilleTennessee, United States3843+0.9 µg/m³+13%
164Arden-ArcadeCalifornia, United States3843+0.9 µg/m³+13%
165BayonneNew Jersey, United States3338+0.9 µg/m³+15%
166DallasOregon, United States1823+0.9 µg/m³+27%
167DecaturAlabama, United States4146+0.9 µg/m³+12%
168Toms RiverNew Jersey, United States3843+0.9 µg/m³+13%
169PoquosonVirginia, United States3641+0.9 µg/m³+14%
170Kailua-KonaHawaii, United States3237+0.9 µg/m³+16%
171WyomingMichigan, United States5658+0.9 µg/m³+8%
172DetroitMichigan, United States5254+0.9 µg/m³+9%
173ClevelandOhio, United States5254+0.9 µg/m³+9%
174FlorenceSouth Carolina, United States4952+0.9 µg/m³+10%
175DearbornMichigan, United States5254+0.8 µg/m³+8%
176WestervilleOhio, United States5254+0.8 µg/m³+8%
177San AntonioTexas, United States5253+0.8 µg/m³+8%
178WenatcheeWashington, United States5253+0.8 µg/m³+8%
179Fort WayneIndiana, United States5153+0.8 µg/m³+9%
180New HollandPennsylvania, United States4852+0.8 µg/m³+9%
181LansingMichigan, United States4852+0.8 µg/m³+9%
182HersheyPennsylvania, United States4650+0.8 µg/m³+10%
183WilkinsburgPennsylvania, United States4549+0.8 µg/m³+10%
184ManisteeMichigan, United States4247+0.8 µg/m³+11%
185JerseyvilleIllinois, United States3741+0.8 µg/m³+12%
186SacramentoCalifornia, United States3438+0.8 µg/m³+13%
187Coos BayOregon, United States1923+0.8 µg/m³+24%
188EwingNew Jersey, United States4347+0.8 µg/m³+10%
189MurraysvilleNorth Carolina, United States4044+0.8 µg/m³+11%
190Yuba CityCalifornia, United States3943+0.8 µg/m³+11%
191AllentownPennsylvania, United States3842+0.8 µg/m³+12%
192LoudonTennessee, United States3640+0.8 µg/m³+12%
193SalinasCalifornia, United States3539+0.8 µg/m³+13%
194TigardOregon, United States3135+0.8 µg/m³+15%
195San RafaelCalifornia, United States2429+0.8 µg/m³+18%
196BeavertonOregon, United States2328+0.8 µg/m³+19%
197SilvertonOregon, United States2328+0.8 µg/m³+19%
198JenisonMichigan, United States4751+0.8 µg/m³+10%
199MooreOklahoma, United States4651+0.8 µg/m³+10%
200Ponca CityOklahoma, United States4448+0.8 µg/m³+10%
201GreendaleWisconsin, United States4852+0.7 µg/m³+8%
202South MilwaukeeWisconsin, United States4852+0.7 µg/m³+8%
203New BaltimoreMichigan, United States4851+0.7 µg/m³+8%
204ClemmonsNorth Carolina, United States4246+0.7 µg/m³+9%
205CharlestonWest Virginia, United States4044+0.7 µg/m³+10%
206GreensboroNorth Carolina, United States3943+0.7 µg/m³+10%
207LawtonOklahoma, United States3943+0.7 µg/m³+10%
208HermitagePennsylvania, United States3943+0.7 µg/m³+10%
209Fort SmithArkansas, United States3842+0.7 µg/m³+10%
210TarboroNorth Carolina, United States3842+0.7 µg/m³+10%
211BridgeportConnecticut, United States3842+0.7 µg/m³+10%
212HermistonOregon, United States3842+0.7 µg/m³+10%
213Weirton HeightsWest Virginia, United States3741+0.7 µg/m³+10%
214GridleyCalifornia, United States3640+0.7 µg/m³+11%
215BrocktonMassachusetts, United States3438+0.7 µg/m³+11%
216Palm BayFlorida, United States2832+0.7 µg/m³+14%
217WoodburnOregon, United States2428+0.7 µg/m³+16%
218Forest GroveOregon, United States1721+0.7 µg/m³+23%
219BakersfieldCalifornia, United States5556+0.7 µg/m³+6%
220Grand RapidsMichigan, United States5253+0.7 µg/m³+7%
221SouthfieldMichigan, United States4952+0.7 µg/m³+8%
222Candler-McAfeeGeorgia, United States4751+0.7 µg/m³+8%
223HudsonvilleMichigan, United States4751+0.7 µg/m³+8%
224AtlantaGeorgia, United States4650+0.7 µg/m³+8%
225HendersonvilleTennessee, United States4246+0.7 µg/m³+9%
226Oak GroveKentucky, United States3842+0.7 µg/m³+10%
227ClarksvilleTennessee, United States3842+0.7 µg/m³+10%
228RichmondVirginia, United States3842+0.7 µg/m³+10%
229EugeneOregon, United States3034+0.7 µg/m³+13%
230SalemOregon, United States2731+0.7 µg/m³+14%
231BellinghamWashington, United States2731+0.7 µg/m³+14%
232TexarkanaTexas, United States5152+0.6 µg/m³+7%
233HuntsvilleAlabama, United States4347+0.6 µg/m³+8%
234PrienLouisiana, United States4346+0.6 µg/m³+8%
235SulphurLouisiana, United States4346+0.6 µg/m³+8%
236UniontownPennsylvania, United States3943+0.6 µg/m³+8%
237Mount VernonWashington, United States1316+0.6 µg/m³+26%
238Granite CityIllinois, United States5152+0.6 µg/m³+7%
239TecumsehMichigan, United States4750+0.6 µg/m³+7%
240BartlettTennessee, United States4548+0.6 µg/m³+7%
241BloomingtonIndiana, United States4246+0.6 µg/m³+8%
242Jersey CityNew Jersey, United States4144+0.6 µg/m³+8%
243HarrisonburgVirginia, United States4043+0.6 µg/m³+8%
244ColumbiaTennessee, United States3842+0.6 µg/m³+9%
245Atlantic CityNew Jersey, United States3639+0.6 µg/m³+9%
246ProsserWashington, United States3438+0.6 µg/m³+10%
247WeirtonWest Virginia, United States4346+0.5 µg/m³+6%
248Imperial BeachCalifornia, United States5758+0.5 µg/m³+4%
249RockfordIllinois, United States5152+0.5 µg/m³+5%
250PittsburghPennsylvania, United States4749+0.5 µg/m³+6%
251MidwayFlorida, United States4749+0.5 µg/m³+6%
252LawrencevilleGeorgia, United States4648+0.5 µg/m³+6%
253MiddlesboroKentucky, United States4648+0.5 µg/m³+6%
254GlenpoolOklahoma, United States4548+0.5 µg/m³+6%
255JenksOklahoma, United States4548+0.5 µg/m³+6%
256BessemerAlabama, United States4244+0.5 µg/m³+7%
257AthensTennessee, United States4144+0.5 µg/m³+7%
258OaklandCalifornia, United States4143+0.5 µg/m³+7%
259LemayMissouri, United States4043+0.5 µg/m³+7%
260AshevilleNorth Carolina, United States3841+0.5 µg/m³+7%
261RoanokeVirginia, United States3639+0.5 µg/m³+8%
262LincolnNebraska, United States3638+0.5 µg/m³+8%
263Stansbury parkUtah, United States3234+0.5 µg/m³+9%
264TooeleUtah, United States3234+0.5 µg/m³+9%
265PocatelloIdaho, United States3133+0.5 µg/m³+9%
266GreenOregon, United States2629+0.5 µg/m³+11%
267BremertonWashington, United States2427+0.5 µg/m³+11%
268PrestonIdaho, United States2326+0.5 µg/m³+12%
269North PortlandOregon, United States1922+0.5 µg/m³+14%
270McMinnvilleOregon, United States1922+0.5 µg/m³+15%
271Kennett SquarePennsylvania, United States4346+0.5 µg/m³+6%
272WindcrestTexas, United States5354+0.4 µg/m³+4%
273Calumet CityIllinois, United States5253+0.4 µg/m³+4%
274TulsaOklahoma, United States5253+0.4 µg/m³+4%
275CantonOhio, United States5252+0.4 µg/m³+4%
276McAlesterOklahoma, United States4951+0.4 µg/m³+4%
277AkronOhio, United States4749+0.4 µg/m³+5%
278OceansideCalifornia, United States4648+0.4 µg/m³+5%
279New York CityNew York, United States4547+0.4 µg/m³+5%
280BaltimoreMaryland, United States4447+0.4 µg/m³+5%
281YakimaWashington, United States4446+0.4 µg/m³+5%
282Saint MatthewsKentucky, United States4244+0.4 µg/m³+5%
283PatersonNew Jersey, United States4143+0.4 µg/m³+5%
284West Valley CityUtah, United States3942+0.4 µg/m³+6%
285BrandermillVirginia, United States3942+0.4 µg/m³+6%
286FillmoreCalifornia, United States3537+0.4 µg/m³+6%
287CookevilleTennessee, United States3436+0.4 µg/m³+7%
288HarrimanTennessee, United States3436+0.4 µg/m³+7%
289HuronCalifornia, United States3336+0.4 µg/m³+7%
290Rancho MurietaCalifornia, United States3234+0.4 µg/m³+7%
291ScottsbluffNebraska, United States2831+0.4 µg/m³+8%
292Grand JunctionColorado, United States2830+0.4 µg/m³+8%
293AlamosaColorado, United States2830+0.4 µg/m³+8%
294RidgecrestCalifornia, United States2426+0.4 µg/m³+9%
295AnchorageAlaska, United States2123+0.4 µg/m³+11%
296CorvallisOregon, United States1618+0.4 µg/m³+14%
297PennsaukenNew Jersey, United States4346+0.4 µg/m³+5%
298JacksonTennessee, United States4346+0.4 µg/m³+5%
299Jefferson HillsPennsylvania, United States4345+0.4 µg/m³+5%
300McKeesportPennsylvania, United States4345+0.4 µg/m³+5%
301RidgefieldWashington, United States2326+0.4 µg/m³+10%
302Salmon CreekWashington, United States2326+0.4 µg/m³+10%
303CalexicoCalifornia, United States5152+0.4 µg/m³+4%
304Valley StationKentucky, United States4648+0.4 µg/m³+5%
305EdinburgTexas, United States5555+0.3 µg/m³+3%
306WaterlooIowa, United States5152+0.3 µg/m³+3%
307DerbyKansas, United States4850+0.3 µg/m³+3%
308LouisvilleKentucky, United States4850+0.3 µg/m³+3%
309HaysvilleKansas, United States4850+0.3 µg/m³+3%
310DentsvilleSouth Carolina, United States4547+0.3 µg/m³+4%
311Winthrop HarborIllinois, United States4446+0.3 µg/m³+4%
312ZionIllinois, United States4446+0.3 µg/m³+4%
313ClaytonNorth Carolina, United States4244+0.3 µg/m³+4%
314ScaggsvilleMaryland, United States3941+0.3 µg/m³+4%
315New LondonConnecticut, United States3436+0.3 µg/m³+5%
316ColusaCalifornia, United States3436+0.3 µg/m³+5%
317ClevelandMississippi, United States4345+0.3 µg/m³+4%
318WaterburyConnecticut, United States3941+0.3 µg/m³+4%
319SavoyIllinois, United States3840+0.3 µg/m³+4%
320VallejoCalifornia, United States3839+0.3 µg/m³+4%
321El CentroCalifornia, United States3637+0.3 µg/m³+5%
322RenoNevada, United States3637+0.3 µg/m³+5%
323TacomaWashington, United States3637+0.3 µg/m³+5%
324TemeculaCalifornia, United States3537+0.3 µg/m³+5%
325Coconut CreekFlorida, United States3334+0.3 µg/m³+5%
326LewistownMontana, United States3334+0.3 µg/m³+5%
327Fall RiverMassachusetts, United States3234+0.3 µg/m³+5%
328CambridgeMaryland, United States3233+0.3 µg/m³+5%
329GilroyCalifornia, United States3233+0.3 µg/m³+5%
330TruckeeCalifornia, United States2527+0.3 µg/m³+7%
331ChehalisWashington, United States2426+0.3 µg/m³+7%
332TaosNew Mexico, United States2123+0.3 µg/m³+8%
333Franklin ParkIllinois, United States5556+0.3 µg/m³+3%
334West MifflinPennsylvania, United States5253+0.3 µg/m³+3%
335AnaheimCalifornia, United States5253+0.3 µg/m³+3%
336WarrenOhio, United States5152+0.3 µg/m³+3%
337ElkhartIndiana, United States4951+0.3 µg/m³+3%
338SavannahGeorgia, United States4748+0.3 µg/m³+4%
339CharlotteNorth Carolina, United States4748+0.3 µg/m³+4%
340DoltonIllinois, United States5454+0.2 µg/m³+2%
341SteubenvilleOhio, United States5353+0.2 µg/m³+2%
342North CharlestonSouth Carolina, United States4849+0.2 µg/m³+2%
343KnoxvilleTennessee, United States4546+0.2 µg/m³+2%
344RaleighNorth Carolina, United States4243+0.2 µg/m³+3%
345SpringfieldMissouri, United States4142+0.2 µg/m³+3%
346Salt Lake CityUtah, United States3940+0.2 µg/m³+3%
347HalfwayMaryland, United States3738+0.2 µg/m³+3%
348NicholasvilleKentucky, United States3738+0.2 µg/m³+3%
349GainesvilleFlorida, United States3637+0.2 µg/m³+3%
350Cottage GroveOregon, United States3536+0.2 µg/m³+3%
351OrlandoFlorida, United States3536+0.2 µg/m³+3%
352PikevilleKentucky, United States3334+0.2 µg/m³+3%
353LynnMassachusetts, United States3233+0.2 µg/m³+3%
354North BendWashington, United States2526+0.2 µg/m³+4%
355CentraliaWashington, United States2425+0.2 µg/m³+5%
356Hawaiian Paradise ParkHawaii, United States1920+0.2 µg/m³+6%
357HiloHawaii, United States1920+0.2 µg/m³+6%
358SpringdaleArkansas, United States5353+0.2 µg/m³+2%
359ValdostaGeorgia, United States5253+0.2 µg/m³+2%
360Warner RobinsGeorgia, United States5252+0.2 µg/m³+2%
361HattiesburgMississippi, United States4748+0.2 µg/m³+2%
362BuffaloNew York, United States4748+0.2 µg/m³+2%
363New AlbanyIndiana, United States4446+0.2 µg/m³+2%
364JasperIndiana, United States4445+0.2 µg/m³+3%
365Fort LeeNew Jersey, United States4142+0.2 µg/m³+3%
366EriePennsylvania, United States4142+0.2 µg/m³+3%
367Brigham CityUtah, United States3334+0.2 µg/m³+3%
368KalamazooMichigan, United States5252+0.1 µg/m³+1%
369GadsdenAlabama, United States4849+0.1 µg/m³+1%
370OwensboroKentucky, United States4849+0.1 µg/m³+1%
371SpringfieldOhio, United States4849+0.1 µg/m³+1%
372DentonTexas, United States4849+0.1 µg/m³+1%
373PainesvilleOhio, United States4141+0.1 µg/m³+1%
374HagerstownMaryland, United States3838+0.1 µg/m³+1%
375GreeleyColorado, United States3737+0.1 µg/m³+2%
376RentonWashington, United States3536+0.1 µg/m³+2%
377Idaho FallsIdaho, United States2930+0.1 µg/m³+2%
378SolvangCalifornia, United States2727+0.1 µg/m³+2%
379SunnyvaleCalifornia, United States1718+0.1 µg/m³+3%
380NewportOregon, United States1616+0.1 µg/m³+4%
381Great FallsMontana, United States5454+0.1 µg/m³+1%
382WaukeshaWisconsin, United States5252+0.1 µg/m³+1%
383PortageIndiana, United States5252+0.1 µg/m³+1%
384Green BayWisconsin, United States5152+0.1 µg/m³+1%
385MoundsvilleWest Virginia, United States5051+0.1 µg/m³+1%
386EvansvilleIndiana, United States4848+0.1 µg/m³+1%
387ElizabethNew Jersey, United States4647+0.1 µg/m³+1%
388GalvestonTexas, United States4546+0.1 µg/m³+1%
389West JordanUtah, United States4444+0.1 µg/m³+1%
390ScrantonPennsylvania, United States4343+0.1 µg/m³+1%
391Roanoke RapidsNorth Carolina, United States4142+0.1 µg/m³+1%
392GahannaOhio, United States4142+0.1 µg/m³+1%
393New AlbanyOhio, United States4142+0.1 µg/m³+1%
394TrentonNew Jersey, United States4041+0.1 µg/m³+1%
395Fort ThomasKentucky, United States3738+0.1 µg/m³+1%
396Highland HeightsKentucky, United States3738+0.1 µg/m³+1%
397GaltCalifornia, United States3637+0.1 µg/m³+2%
398AuburnWashington, United States3636+0.1 µg/m³+2%
399Safety HarborFlorida, United States3435+0.1 µg/m³+2%
400RockvilleMaryland, United States3334+0.1 µg/m³+2%
401MagnaUtah, United States3334+0.1 µg/m³+2%
402OjaiCalifornia, United States3232+0.1 µg/m³+2%
403PortlandOregon, United States2627+0.1 µg/m³+2%

The 374 cities that got cleaner, biggest fall first

#City20252026Change
1Sunland ParkNew Mexico, United States6244−6.8 µg/m³−46%
2El PasoTexas, United States6655−5.7 µg/m³−34%
3AnacortesWashington, United States4215−4.9 µg/m³−64%
4AnthonyNew Mexico, United States5846−4.8 µg/m³−37%
5ColumbiaMissouri, United States5744−4.4 µg/m³−35%
6SocorroTexas, United States6052−4.2 µg/m³−30%
7MankatoMinnesota, United States5542−3.8 µg/m³−33%
8LompocCalifornia, United States3819−3.4 µg/m³−49%
9HelenaMontana, United States5236−3.4 µg/m³−35%
10Helena Valley West CentralMontana, United States5236−3.3 µg/m³−34%
11BrookingsSouth Dakota, United States5339−3.2 µg/m³−31%
12Las CrucesNew Mexico, United States4427−3.2 µg/m³−40%
13BlairNebraska, United States3922−3.0 µg/m³−43%
14GaryIndiana, United States5648−3.0 µg/m³−26%
15Red HillSouth Carolina, United States4731−2.9 µg/m³−35%
16ConwaySouth Carolina, United States4731−2.9 µg/m³−35%
17Santa BarbaraCalifornia, United States5443−2.9 µg/m³−27%
18VirginiaMinnesota, United States5443−2.9 µg/m³−27%
19Detroit LakesMinnesota, United States5237−2.8 µg/m³−30%
20LanderWyoming, United States3622−2.6 µg/m³−40%
21ChicoCalifornia, United States4329−2.6 µg/m³−33%
22LafayetteLouisiana, United States4834−2.6 µg/m³−30%
23Santa MonicaCalifornia, United States5752−2.6 µg/m³−21%
24MarshallMinnesota, United States4632−2.5 µg/m³−30%
25West FargoNorth Dakota, United States5238−2.5 µg/m³−27%
26BadgerAlaska, United States5343−2.4 µg/m³−24%
27ConroeTexas, United States5551−2.3 µg/m³−20%
28AberdeenSouth Dakota, United States3724−2.3 µg/m³−35%
29HobbsNew Mexico, United States5139−2.2 µg/m³−24%
30MinneapolisMinnesota, United States5346−2.2 µg/m³−21%
31MaranaArizona, United States3725−2.2 µg/m³−33%
32Sioux FallsSouth Dakota, United States3725−2.2 µg/m³−33%
33BozemanMontana, United States4432−2.2 µg/m³−28%
34RochesterMinnesota, United States5241−2.2 µg/m³−23%
35FairbanksAlaska, United States4533−2.1 µg/m³−26%
36BerkeleyCalifornia, United States5139−2.1 µg/m³−23%
37Apple ValleyMinnesota, United States5139−2.1 µg/m³−23%
38HoustonTexas, United States5753−2.1 µg/m³−17%
39FolsomCalifornia, United States3827−2.0 µg/m³−29%
40HueytownAlabama, United States4433−2.0 µg/m³−25%
41FairfieldAlabama, United States4433−2.0 µg/m³−25%
42Grand IslandNebraska, United States3928−1.9 µg/m³−27%
43Des MoinesIowa, United States5141−1.9 µg/m³−20%
44ShakopeeMinnesota, United States5242−1.9 µg/m³−20%
45Saint JosephMissouri, United States5345−1.9 µg/m³−19%
46BurbankCalifornia, United States5551−1.9 µg/m³−17%
47AlbuquerqueNew Mexico, United States4434−1.8 µg/m³−22%
48OregonOhio, United States5449−1.8 µg/m³−17%
49SchrieverLouisiana, United States5142−1.7 µg/m³−18%
50BellevueNebraska, United States4131−1.7 µg/m³−23%
51Saint PaulMinnesota, United States5244−1.7 µg/m³−18%
52BurnsvilleMinnesota, United States5244−1.7 µg/m³−18%
53NogalesArizona, United States5347−1.7 µg/m³−17%
54BirminghamAlabama, United States5450−1.7 µg/m³−16%
55PawtucketRhode Island, United States3829−1.6 µg/m³−23%
56MarvinNorth Carolina, United States4031−1.6 µg/m³−22%
57La VistaNebraska, United States4132−1.6 µg/m³−22%
58OconomowocWisconsin, United States5855−1.6 µg/m³−12%
59Palo AltoCalifornia, United States2618−1.5 µg/m³−32%
60VermillionSouth Dakota, United States3324−1.5 µg/m³−25%
61BeatriceNebraska, United States4335−1.5 µg/m³−19%
62Saint MichaelMinnesota, United States4839−1.5 µg/m³−17%
63HollandMichigan, United States5246−1.5 µg/m³−15%
64BraidwoodIllinois, United States4840−1.5 µg/m³−17%
65GuadalupeCalifornia, United States4638−1.4 µg/m³−17%
66WatertownSouth Dakota, United States4537−1.4 µg/m³−17%
67SeabrookTexas, United States5143−1.4 µg/m³−15%
68La PorteTexas, United States5143−1.4 µg/m³−15%
69West MemphisArkansas, United States5754−1.4 µg/m³−11%
70MarionArkansas, United States5754−1.4 µg/m³−11%
71NipomoCalifornia, United States4639−1.3 µg/m³−16%
72Los AngelesCalifornia, United States5755−1.3 µg/m³−10%
73Rock SpringsWyoming, United States2619−1.3 µg/m³−28%
74UticaNew York, United States3729−1.3 µg/m³−20%
75ArvadaColorado, United States4133−1.3 µg/m³−18%
76BrainerdMinnesota, United States4841−1.3 µg/m³−15%
77Thousand OaksCalifornia, United States3932−1.2 µg/m³−17%
78Saint CloudMinnesota, United States4740−1.2 µg/m³−14%
79WoodlandCalifornia, United States4943−1.2 µg/m³−13%
80Summerlin SouthNevada, United States2822−1.2 µg/m³−24%
81LafayetteIndiana, United States4841−1.2 µg/m³−14%
82Eau ClaireWisconsin, United States5246−1.2 µg/m³−13%
83Elmwood ParkIllinois, United States6159−1.2 µg/m³−8%
84YumaArizona, United States4438−1.1 µg/m³−14%
85VictorvilleCalifornia, United States4943−1.1 µg/m³−13%
86MadisonWisconsin, United States4943−1.1 µg/m³−12%
87CasperWyoming, United States2317−1.1 µg/m³−26%
88Sweet HomeOregon, United States2317−1.1 µg/m³−27%
89LyndenWashington, United States3327−1.1 µg/m³−18%
90WillowsCalifornia, United States3630−1.1 µg/m³−17%
91PittsfieldMassachusetts, United States3731−1.1 µg/m³−17%
92UkiahCalifornia, United States4134−1.1 µg/m³−15%
93MolineIllinois, United States4842−1.1 µg/m³−13%
94Cedar RapidsIowa, United States4842−1.1 µg/m³−13%
95AltoonaWisconsin, United States5246−1.1 µg/m³−12%
96JolietIllinois, United States5248−1.1 µg/m³−11%
97Port ArthurTexas, United States5248−1.1 µg/m³−11%
98New CityNew York, United States3328−1.0 µg/m³−17%
99Mount IvyNew York, United States3328−1.0 µg/m³−17%
100DenverColorado, United States3732−1.0 µg/m³−15%
101ProvidenceRhode Island, United States3832−1.0 µg/m³−15%
102North AdamsMassachusetts, United States3933−1.0 µg/m³−14%
103MesaArizona, United States3934−1.0 µg/m³−14%
104Belle GladeFlorida, United States3934−1.0 µg/m³−14%
105McDonoughGeorgia, United States4034−1.0 µg/m³−14%
106ThorntonColorado, United States4337−1.0 µg/m³−13%
107ArnoldMissouri, United States4338−1.0 µg/m³−13%
108BloomingtonIllinois, United States4539−1.0 µg/m³−12%
109SewellNew Jersey, United States4741−1.0 µg/m³−12%
110PaulsboroNew Jersey, United States4741−1.0 µg/m³−12%
111CloquetMinnesota, United States4742−1.0 µg/m³−12%
112OdessaTexas, United States5146−1.0 µg/m³−11%
113PasadenaTexas, United States5452−1.0 µg/m³−9%
114Port IsabelTexas, United States5856−1.0 µg/m³−8%
115Green ValleyArizona, United States2317−1.0 µg/m³−24%
116EnterpriseNevada, United States2924−0.9 µg/m³−17%
117BoulderColorado, United States3227−0.9 µg/m³−16%
118Presque IsleMaine, United States3328−0.9 µg/m³−15%
119White PlainsNew York, United States3328−0.9 µg/m³−15%
120HighlandUtah, United States3631−0.9 µg/m³−14%
121Cedar HillsUtah, United States3631−0.9 µg/m³−14%
122EnochUtah, United States3631−0.9 µg/m³−14%
123Cedar CityUtah, United States3631−0.9 µg/m³−14%
124OxnardCalifornia, United States3934−0.9 µg/m³−13%
125El RioCalifornia, United States3934−0.9 µg/m³−13%
126Casa GrandeArizona, United States4439−0.9 µg/m³−11%
127DavenportIowa, United States4742−0.9 µg/m³−11%
128San MarcosTexas, United States5045−0.9 µg/m³−10%
129Santa ClaritaCalifornia, United States5147−0.9 µg/m³−10%
130TorranceCalifornia, United States5248−0.9 µg/m³−9%
131Lacy-LakeviewTexas, United States5352−0.9 µg/m³−9%
132BanningCalifornia, United States4237−0.9 µg/m³−12%
133ValricoFlorida, United States4338−0.9 µg/m³−12%
134AnkenyIowa, United States4540−0.9 µg/m³−11%
135BlaineMinnesota, United States4843−0.9 µg/m³−10%
136Baton RougeLouisiana, United States5046−0.8 µg/m³−9%
137Michigan CityIndiana, United States5248−0.8 µg/m³−8%
138PerrysburgOhio, United States5248−0.8 µg/m³−8%
139MaumeeOhio, United States5248−0.8 µg/m³−8%
140GlendoraCalifornia, United States5351−0.8 µg/m³−8%
141NewburghNew York, United States3430−0.8 µg/m³−13%
142CrestlineCalifornia, United States3732−0.8 µg/m³−12%
143Grants PassOregon, United States3833−0.8 µg/m³−12%
144LongmontColorado, United States3935−0.8 µg/m³−11%
145Spanish ForkUtah, United States4036−0.8 µg/m³−11%
146OmahaNebraska, United States4136−0.8 µg/m³−11%
147OremUtah, United States4338−0.8 µg/m³−10%
148Kansas CityMissouri, United States4338−0.8 µg/m³−10%
149IndianapolisIndiana, United States5352−0.8 µg/m³−8%
150MiamiFlorida, United States4642−0.7 µg/m³−8%
151PhoenixArizona, United States4945−0.7 µg/m³−8%
152PierreSouth Dakota, United States2926−0.7 µg/m³−13%
153MoscowIdaho, United States3935−0.7 µg/m³−10%
154LeawoodKansas, United States4137−0.7 µg/m³−9%
155FairhopeAlabama, United States4238−0.7 µg/m³−9%
156IndioCalifornia, United States4441−0.7 µg/m³−9%
157Heber CityUtah, United States3127−0.7 µg/m³−12%
158TracyCalifornia, United States3430−0.7 µg/m³−11%
159GreenfieldMassachusetts, United States3936−0.7 µg/m³−10%
160RochesterNew York, United States4238−0.7 µg/m³−9%
161ToppenishWashington, United States4844−0.7 µg/m³−8%
162Iowa CityIowa, United States4844−0.7 µg/m³−8%
163KaufmanTexas, United States4844−0.7 µg/m³−8%
164GainesvilleGeorgia, United States5046−0.7 µg/m³−8%
165East Saint LouisIllinois, United States5147−0.7 µg/m³−8%
166CincinnatiOhio, United States5249−0.7 µg/m³−7%
167Mission BendTexas, United States5250−0.7 µg/m³−7%
168LincolnwoodIllinois, United States5453−0.7 µg/m³−7%
169Missouri CityTexas, United States5251−0.6 µg/m³−6%
170VernalUtah, United States2926−0.6 µg/m³−12%
171Apache JunctionArizona, United States3027−0.6 µg/m³−11%
172SyracuseNew York, United States3734−0.6 µg/m³−9%
173Fort MyersFlorida, United States3835−0.6 µg/m³−9%
174AlpineCalifornia, United States3835−0.6 µg/m³−9%
175PascagoulaMississippi, United States4441−0.6 µg/m³−8%
176LockhartTexas, United States4643−0.6 µg/m³−7%
177HurricaneUtah, United States2825−0.6 µg/m³−12%
178North ValleyNew Mexico, United States3127−0.6 µg/m³−11%
179BenningtonVermont, United States3128−0.6 µg/m³−11%
180Crescent CityCalifornia, United States3431−0.6 µg/m³−10%
181Casas AdobesArizona, United States3431−0.6 µg/m³−10%
182Rio RanchoNew Mexico, United States3532−0.6 µg/m³−10%
183FraminghamMassachusetts, United States3733−0.6 µg/m³−9%
184HartfordVermont, United States3733−0.6 µg/m³−9%
185KeeneNew Hampshire, United States3834−0.6 µg/m³−9%
186LibertyMissouri, United States3936−0.6 µg/m³−9%
187KearneyMissouri, United States3936−0.6 µg/m³−9%
188TucsonArizona, United States3936−0.6 µg/m³−8%
189White OakOhio, United States4137−0.6 µg/m³−8%
190DentOhio, United States4137−0.6 µg/m³−8%
191Daytona BeachFlorida, United States4137−0.6 µg/m³−8%
192KennerLouisiana, United States4642−0.6 µg/m³−7%
193OlatheKansas, United States4844−0.6 µg/m³−7%
194DecaturIllinois, United States4845−0.6 µg/m³−7%
195Kansas CityKansas, United States4946−0.6 µg/m³−7%
196CaryIllinois, United States5147−0.6 µg/m³−7%
197StocktonCalifornia, United States4643−0.5 µg/m³−6%
198GilletteWyoming, United States2623−0.5 µg/m³−11%
199LaconiaNew Hampshire, United States2724−0.5 µg/m³−10%
200HendersonNevada, United States2724−0.5 µg/m³−10%
201Carson CityNevada, United States2826−0.5 µg/m³−10%
202VacavilleCalifornia, United States2927−0.5 µg/m³−9%
203LamarColorado, United States3229−0.5 µg/m³−9%
204WindsorColorado, United States3331−0.5 µg/m³−8%
205East LakeFlorida, United States3431−0.5 µg/m³−8%
206LubbockTexas, United States3532−0.5 µg/m³−8%
207GlendaleArizona, United States3835−0.5 µg/m³−7%
208RaymoreMissouri, United States3835−0.5 µg/m³−7%
209DavieFlorida, United States3835−0.5 µg/m³−7%
210BostonMassachusetts, United States3836−0.5 µg/m³−7%
211BrawleyCalifornia, United States4037−0.5 µg/m³−7%
212St. PetersburgFlorida, United States4138−0.5 µg/m³−7%
213DurhamNorth Carolina, United States4138−0.5 µg/m³−7%
214Palm CityFlorida, United States4138−0.5 µg/m³−7%
215AlbanyNew York, United States4542−0.5 µg/m³−6%
216BeltonTexas, United States4845−0.5 µg/m³−6%
217Venice GardensFlorida, United States4846−0.5 µg/m³−6%
218VeniceFlorida, United States4846−0.5 µg/m³−6%
219SandersvilleGeorgia, United States5047−0.5 µg/m³−6%
220East ChicagoIndiana, United States5249−0.5 µg/m³−5%
221ColumbusGeorgia, United States5251−0.5 µg/m³−5%
222HammondIndiana, United States5352−0.5 µg/m³−5%
223TallahasseeFlorida, United States5352−0.5 µg/m³−5%
224Beaver FallsPennsylvania, United States5352−0.5 µg/m³−5%
225WichitaKansas, United States5352−0.5 µg/m³−5%
226RedfordMichigan, United States5655−0.5 µg/m³−4%
227Spring ValleyNevada, United States2826−0.4 µg/m³−8%
228HavreMontana, United States2927−0.4 µg/m³−8%
229Picnic Point-North LynnwoodWashington, United States3331−0.4 µg/m³−7%
230Red BluffCalifornia, United States3331−0.4 µg/m³−7%
231North ChicopeeMassachusetts, United States3331−0.4 µg/m³−7%
232ReddingCalifornia, United States3432−0.4 µg/m³−6%
233YrekaCalifornia, United States3633−0.4 µg/m³−6%
234TempeArizona, United States3836−0.4 µg/m³−6%
235Deerfield BeachFlorida, United States3937−0.4 µg/m³−6%
236Oak RidgeFlorida, United States4239−0.4 µg/m³−5%
237MedfordOregon, United States4239−0.4 µg/m³−5%
238New HavenConnecticut, United States4239−0.4 µg/m³−5%
239HartfordConnecticut, United States4341−0.4 µg/m³−5%
240ClintonIowa, United States4846−0.4 µg/m³−5%
241Ponte Vedra BeachFlorida, United States4947−0.4 µg/m³−4%
242ColumbusOhio, United States5252−0.4 µg/m³−4%
243AlbanyGeorgia, United States5252−0.4 µg/m³−4%
244Wells BranchTexas, United States5352−0.4 µg/m³−4%
245AugustaGeorgia, United States5453−0.4 µg/m³−4%
246WorlandWyoming, United States2018−0.4 µg/m³−11%
247RanchettesWyoming, United States2018−0.4 µg/m³−11%
248CheyenneWyoming, United States2018−0.4 µg/m³−11%
249SheltonWashington, United States2724−0.4 µg/m³−8%
250UxbridgeMassachusetts, United States3230−0.4 µg/m³−7%
251Spanish SpringsNevada, United States3230−0.4 µg/m³−7%
252North AuburnCalifornia, United States3533−0.4 µg/m³−6%
253WorcesterMassachusetts, United States3533−0.4 µg/m³−6%
254Four CornersFlorida, United States3836−0.4 µg/m³−6%
255OceanoCalifornia, United States4138−0.4 µg/m³−5%
256Arroyo GrandeCalifornia, United States4138−0.4 µg/m³−5%
257LindenNew Jersey, United States4543−0.4 µg/m³−5%
258PeoriaIllinois, United States5251−0.4 µg/m³−4%
259LancasterCalifornia, United States3028−0.3 µg/m³−6%
260Port AngelesWashington, United States3331−0.3 µg/m³−5%
261BarabooWisconsin, United States4442−0.3 µg/m³−4%
262SpringfieldIllinois, United States4442−0.3 µg/m³−4%
263PowayCalifornia, United States4644−0.3 µg/m³−4%
264El CajonCalifornia, United States4947−0.3 µg/m³−3%
265NapervilleIllinois, United States5252−0.3 µg/m³−3%
266BridgeviewIllinois, United States5757−0.3 µg/m³−2%
267Camp VerdeArizona, United States2827−0.3 µg/m³−6%
268Colorado SpringsColorado, United States2827−0.3 µg/m³−6%
269WareMassachusetts, United States3129−0.3 µg/m³−5%
270MilfordMassachusetts, United States3231−0.3 µg/m³−5%
271Lake MaryFlorida, United States3533−0.3 µg/m³−5%
272Fort CollinsColorado, United States3634−0.3 µg/m³−5%
273WellingtonFlorida, United States3634−0.3 µg/m³−5%
274Sarasota SpringsFlorida, United States3634−0.3 µg/m³−5%
275SarasotaFlorida, United States3634−0.3 µg/m³−5%
276RooseveltUtah, United States3735−0.3 µg/m³−5%
277Las VegasNevada, United States3735−0.3 µg/m³−5%
278KingsportTennessee, United States3736−0.3 µg/m³−4%
279SpringfieldMassachusetts, United States3938−0.3 µg/m³−4%
280MoabUtah, United States4038−0.3 µg/m³−4%
281DyersburgTennessee, United States4139−0.3 µg/m³−4%
282PaducahKentucky, United States4240−0.3 µg/m³−4%
283Simi ValleyCalifornia, United States4342−0.3 µg/m³−4%
284ChampaignIllinois, United States4443−0.3 µg/m³−4%
285MuscatineIowa, United States4443−0.3 µg/m³−4%
286HickoryNorth Carolina, United States4543−0.3 µg/m³−4%
287GreenvilleSouth Carolina, United States4847−0.3 µg/m³−3%
288MillcreekUtah, United States5149−0.3 µg/m³−3%
289Des PlainesIllinois, United States5251−0.3 µg/m³−3%
290TrussvilleAlabama, United States4645−0.2 µg/m³−2%
291LeedsAlabama, United States4645−0.2 µg/m³−2%
292St. LouisMissouri, United States4948−0.2 µg/m³−2%
293Bay CityMichigan, United States5151−0.2 µg/m³−2%
294Fort WorthTexas, United States5251−0.2 µg/m³−2%
295San DiegoCalifornia, United States5252−0.2 µg/m³−2%
296DuluthMinnesota, United States5252−0.2 µg/m³−2%
297LexingtonNorth Carolina, United States5252−0.2 µg/m³−2%
298ComptonCalifornia, United States5555−0.2 µg/m³−2%
299FontanaCalifornia, United States5656−0.2 µg/m³−2%
300BrookingsOregon, United States1716−0.2 µg/m³−6%
301HollisterCalifornia, United States2726−0.2 µg/m³−4%
302Ken CarylColorado, United States2827−0.2 µg/m³−4%
303ShorelineWashington, United States2928−0.2 µg/m³−4%
304Steamboat SpringsColorado, United States2928−0.2 µg/m³−4%
305PortsmouthNew Hampshire, United States3332−0.2 µg/m³−3%
306North OgdenUtah, United States3332−0.2 µg/m³−3%
307FrostburgMaryland, United States3534−0.2 µg/m³−3%
308White CenterWashington, United States3837−0.2 µg/m³−3%
309RosevilleCalifornia, United States4039−0.2 µg/m³−3%
310LebanonOhio, United States4140−0.2 µg/m³−3%
311University CityMissouri, United States4140−0.2 µg/m³−3%
312TampaFlorida, United States4140−0.2 µg/m³−3%
313AltoonaPennsylvania, United States4241−0.2 µg/m³−3%
314DanburyConnecticut, United States4241−0.2 µg/m³−3%
315Fort LauderdaleFlorida, United States4241−0.2 µg/m³−3%
316KahuluiHawaii, United States2322−0.2 µg/m³−5%
317AugustaMaine, United States3433−0.2 µg/m³−3%
318LowellMassachusetts, United States3433−0.2 µg/m³−3%
319New BrunswickNew Jersey, United States3938−0.2 µg/m³−3%
320MuncieIndiana, United States4746−0.2 µg/m³−2%
321College StationTexas, United States4746−0.2 µg/m³−2%
322TopekaKansas, United States5049−0.2 µg/m³−2%
323Long BeachCalifornia, United States5252−0.2 µg/m³−2%
324ChicagoIllinois, United States5352−0.2 µg/m³−2%
325MiddletownOhio, United States5454−0.2 µg/m³−2%
326DublinOhio, United States4646−0.1 µg/m³−1%
327ChanuteKansas, United States4948−0.1 µg/m³−1%
328Port TownsendWashington, United States2323−0.1 µg/m³−2%
329LewistonMaine, United States3231−0.1 µg/m³−2%
330Oxon Hill-GlassmanorMaryland, United States3737−0.1 µg/m³−1%
331BountifulUtah, United States3737−0.1 µg/m³−1%
332Rapid CitySouth Dakota, United States3737−0.1 µg/m³−1%
333Delray BeachFlorida, United States3737−0.1 µg/m³−1%
334South VinelandNew Jersey, United States4039−0.1 µg/m³−1%
335Lexington-FayetteKentucky, United States4039−0.1 µg/m³−1%
336EdgewoodMaryland, United States4141−0.1 µg/m³−1%
337WavelandMississippi, United States4443−0.1 µg/m³−1%
338BellevueWashington, United States2120−0.1 µg/m³−3%
339Boulder CityNevada, United States2221−0.1 µg/m³−3%
340LaramieWyoming, United States1818−0.1 µg/m³−3%
341West GreenwichRhode Island, United States2121−0.1 µg/m³−3%
342AberdeenWashington, United States2121−0.1 µg/m³−3%
343CoventryRhode Island, United States2121−0.1 µg/m³−3%
344FlorenceOregon, United States2322−0.1 µg/m³−2%
345LongviewWashington, United States2625−0.1 µg/m³−2%
346MilwaukieOregon, United States2625−0.1 µg/m³−2%
347AspenColorado, United States2726−0.1 µg/m³−2%
348TalentOregon, United States2827−0.1 µg/m³−2%
349PuebloColorado, United States2929−0.1 µg/m³−2%
350ParklandWashington, United States3130−0.1 µg/m³−2%
351LondonderryNew Hampshire, United States3131−0.1 µg/m³−2%
352DerryNew Hampshire, United States3131−0.1 µg/m³−2%
353GlendiveMontana, United States3232−0.1 µg/m³−2%
354QuincyMassachusetts, United States3232−0.1 µg/m³−2%
355HerrimanUtah, United States3433−0.1 µg/m³−2%
356ElktonMaryland, United States3736−0.1 µg/m³−2%
357GlasgowDelaware, United States3736−0.1 µg/m³−2%
358ElizabethtownKentucky, United States3938−0.1 µg/m³−1%
359BrunswickGeorgia, United States4242−0.1 µg/m³−1%
360JeffersontownKentucky, United States4343−0.1 µg/m³−1%
361Ferry PassFlorida, United States4444−0.1 µg/m³−1%
362PrichardAlabama, United States4444−0.1 µg/m³−1%
363San JoseCalifornia, United States4645−0.1 µg/m³−1%
364SaginawTexas, United States4746−0.1 µg/m³−1%
365River OaksTexas, United States4746−0.1 µg/m³−1%
366WarrenvilleIllinois, United States4949−0.1 µg/m³−1%
367South BendIndiana, United States4949−0.1 µg/m³−1%
368AppletonWisconsin, United States5049−0.1 µg/m³−1%
369DaytonOhio, United States5049−0.1 µg/m³−1%
370Wood RiverIllinois, United States5150−0.1 µg/m³−1%
371Lake CityFlorida, United States5251−0.1 µg/m³−1%
372HelotesTexas, United States5252−0.1 µg/m³−1%
373NorwoodOhio, United States5252−0.1 µg/m³−1%
374PortervilleCalifornia, United States5352−0.1 µg/m³−1%

Means in US AQI over the days a city was measured in both years, the same calendar days each year; a city needs 55% of the days paired, and at least 30. The change is in µg/m³ and per cent. How we compare.

Good0–50
Moderate51–100
Sensitive groups101–150
Unhealthy151–200
Very unhealthy201–300
Hazardous301+

The US EPA's Air Quality Index for PM2.5 (2024 breakpoints). Show values as: µg/m³ · US AQI · India AQI · China AQI · European AQI · UK DAQI · Canada AQHI+. About the scales

Updated 2026-10-07 12:07 UTC. Values are PM2.5 (fine particles), the median of each city's monitors, as the US AQI PM2.5 sub-index.