Parkdale, Missouri Air Quality

Parkdale has a median AQI of 40, earning an air quality grade of A — excellent air quality that ranks better than 60% of US cities. Air quality has been improving steadily over the past decade, a positive sign for residents. Particulate matter (PM2.5) is the primary concern, often linked to vehicle traffic, industrial activity, and wildfire smoke. In 2025, Parkdale recorded 117 good air quality days (79% of monitored days).

Population: 204 • County: Jefferson

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Quick Facts

Current AQI9Good
Air Quality GradeA
Median AQI (2025)40
vs. U.S. CitiesBetter than 60%
Primary PollutantPM2.5
Unhealthy Days/Year0
10-Year Trend↑ Improving
Data SourceEPA AirNow

Health Recommendation

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

It's a great day to be active outside!

5-Day AQI Forecast

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Last 30 Days

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Current Pollutant Levels

PM2.5
9
Good
PM10
5
Good

Real-time data from EPA AirNow

AQI Trend (10 Years)

Air Quality Days by Year

2025 Air Quality Summary

117
Good Days
31
Moderate Days
0
USG Days
0
Unhealthy Days
77
Max AQI
40
Median AQI

Primary Pollutant Days (2025)

PM2.589 days
Ozone55 days
PM104 days

Days when each pollutant was the primary driver of AQI. Learn about pollutants →

Frequently Asked Questions About Parkdale Air Quality

What is the air quality in Parkdale today?

The current AQI in Parkdale is 9, which is rated "Good". Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Is air quality in Parkdale getting better or worse?

Air quality in Parkdale has been improving over the past decade. The median AQI dropped from 46 in 2016 to 40 in 2025.

What is the most common air pollutant in Parkdale?

PM2.5 is the primary air pollutant in Parkdale, responsible for the most air quality-impacted days in 2025. Particulate matter can originate from vehicle exhaust, wildfires, and industrial emissions.

How many unhealthy air days does Parkdale have per year?

In 2025, Parkdale had 0 days when air quality was unhealthy or unhealthy for sensitive groups (AQI above 100). There were 117 good days and 31 moderate days out of 148 days monitored.

What air quality grade does Parkdale receive?

Parkdale receives an air quality grade of A, placing it better than 60% of US cities. This grade is based on a median AQI of 40 for 2025, derived from EPA monitoring data.

Air Quality Grade

A

Better than 60% of US cities

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