Pleasant Hill, Missouri Air Quality

Pleasant Hill has a median AQI of 41, earning an air quality grade of A- — excellent air quality that ranks better than 50% of US cities. Air quality has remained relatively stable over the past decade. Ground-level ozone is the primary concern, typically peaking on warm sunny days due to vehicle and industrial emissions. In 2025, Pleasant Hill recorded 120 good air quality days (82% of monitored days).

Population: 8,847 • County: Cass

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Quick Facts

Current AQI11Good
Air Quality GradeA-
Median AQI (2025)41
vs. U.S. CitiesBetter than 50%
Primary PollutantOzone
Unhealthy Days/Year0
10-Year Trend→ Stable
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
11
Good

Real-time data from EPA AirNow

AQI Trend (10 Years)

Air Quality Days by Year

2025 Air Quality Summary

120
Good Days
26
Moderate Days
0
USG Days
0
Unhealthy Days
77
Max AQI
41
Median AQI

Primary Pollutant Days (2025)

PM2.568 days
Ozone78 days

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Pleasant Hill Air Quality

What is the air quality in Pleasant Hill today?

The current AQI in Pleasant Hill is 11, which is rated "Good". Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Is air quality in Pleasant Hill getting better or worse?

Air quality in Pleasant Hill has remained relatively stable over the past decade, with a median AQI of around 41.

What is the most common air pollutant in Pleasant Hill?

Ozone is the primary air pollutant in Pleasant Hill, responsible for the most air quality-impacted days in 2025. Ground-level ozone forms when sunlight reacts with vehicle and industrial emissions on warm days.

How many unhealthy air days does Pleasant Hill have per year?

In 2025, Pleasant Hill had 0 days when air quality was unhealthy or unhealthy for sensitive groups (AQI above 100). There were 120 good days and 26 moderate days out of 146 days monitored.

What air quality grade does Pleasant Hill receive?

Pleasant Hill receives an air quality grade of A-, placing it better than 50% of US cities. This grade is based on a median AQI of 41 for 2025, derived from EPA monitoring data.

Air Quality Grade

A-

Better than 50% of US cities

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