Friendsville, Tennessee Air Quality

Friendsville has a median AQI of 46, earning an air quality grade of B+ — good air quality that ranks better than 24% 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, Friendsville recorded 156 good air quality days (70% of monitored days) and 1 unhealthy days.

Population: 980 • County: Blount

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Quick Facts

Current AQI4Good
Air Quality GradeB+
Median AQI (2025)46
vs. U.S. CitiesBetter than 24%
Primary PollutantOzone
Unhealthy Days/Year1
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
4
Good

Real-time data from EPA AirNow

AQI Trend (10 Years)

Air Quality Days by Year

2025 Air Quality Summary

156
Good Days
67
Moderate Days
1
USG Days
0
Unhealthy Days
101
Max AQI
46
Median AQI

Primary Pollutant Days (2025)

PM2.5109 days
Ozone115 days

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Friendsville Air Quality

What is the air quality in Friendsville today?

The current AQI in Friendsville is 4, which is rated "Good". Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Is air quality in Friendsville getting better or worse?

Air quality in Friendsville has remained relatively stable over the past decade, with a median AQI of around 46.

What is the most common air pollutant in Friendsville?

Ozone is the primary air pollutant in Friendsville, 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 Friendsville have per year?

In 2025, Friendsville had 1 days when air quality was unhealthy or unhealthy for sensitive groups (AQI above 100). There were 156 good days and 67 moderate days out of 224 days monitored.

What air quality grade does Friendsville receive?

Friendsville receives an air quality grade of B+, placing it better than 24% of US cities. This grade is based on a median AQI of 46 for 2025, derived from EPA monitoring data.

Air Quality Grade

B+

Better than 24% of US cities

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