Cleanest Air in United States

Top 100 cities ranked by cleanest air

Best Cities For...

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 5 topics across U.S. Census, FBI, NOAA and CDC data.

Best Cities for Retirees

Low crime, warm climate, affordable cost of living and strong healthcare access.

Best Cities for Remote Workers

Strong broadband, affordable rent, low traffic and existing remote-work culture.

Best Cities for Families

Strong schools, low crime, affordable homes and family-friendly commutes.

Best Cities for Young Professionals

High incomes, educated peers, transit access and an under-35 demographic.

Most Affordable Cities

The lowest cost of living across home prices, rent, services and rent burden.

Population & Density

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense

Economy

Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Wages Cheapest Cost of Living

Housing

Highest Home Value Most Affordable Highest Rent Lowest Rent Highest Homeownership Newest Housing Lowest Property Tax

Demographics & Education

Most Educated Best Schools Most Graduate Degrees Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Most Veterans

Health & Safety

Safest Cities Highest Crime Healthiest Cities Lowest Smoking Best Doctor Access Best Dental Access

Climate & Air

Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities Snowiest Cities Cleanest Air Worst Air Quality

Quality of Life

Shortest Commute Most Work From Home

Civic & Politics

Most Republican Most Democratic Most Disasters

Geography & Infrastructure

Highest Elevation Best Broadband Most EV Stations Most Libraries Most Restaurants

All Countries · United States

Cleanest Air — United States

1 Columbiana OH AQI 12

2 Los Alamos NM AQI 14

3 Taos NM AQI 16

4 Socorro NM AQI 16

5 Pacific WA AQI 16

6 Monroe MI AQI 18

7 Sonoma CA AQI 19

8 Marquette MI AQI 19

9 Winona MN AQI 20

10 Carolina zona urbana PR AQI 21

11 South Lakes AK AQI 21

12 Caguas zona urbana PR AQI 21

13 Vega Baja zona urbana PR AQI 21

14 Ketchikan AK AQI 21

15 Las Piedras zona urbana PR AQI 21

16 Arroyo zona urbana PR AQI 21

17 Homer AK AQI 21

18 Fairbanks AK AQI 21

19 Steele Creek AK AQI 21

20 Vega Alta zona urbana PR AQI 21

21 Quebradillas zona urbana PR AQI 21

22 Utuado zona urbana PR AQI 21

23 North Lakes AK AQI 21

24 Luquillo zona urbana PR AQI 21

25 Mansión del Mar comunidad PR AQI 21

26 Aguadilla zona urbana PR AQI 21

27 Hormigueros zona urbana PR AQI 21

28 Sabana Grande zona urbana PR AQI 21

29 Arecibo zona urbana PR AQI 21

30 Chena Ridge AK AQI 21

31 Trujillo Alto zona urbana PR AQI 21

32 Juana Díaz zona urbana PR AQI 21

33 Cidra zona urbana PR AQI 21

34 San Lorenzo zona urbana PR AQI 21

35 Gateway AK AQI 21

36 San Sebastián zona urbana PR AQI 21

37 Corozal zona urbana PR AQI 21

38 Humacao zona urbana PR AQI 21

39 College AK AQI 21

40 Peñuelas zona urbana PR AQI 21

41 Sterling AK AQI 21

42 Coco comunidad PR AQI 21

43 Puerto Real comunidad PR AQI 21

44 San Juan zona urbana PR AQI 21

45 Yauco zona urbana PR AQI 21

46 Kenai AK AQI 21

47 Bayamón zona urbana PR AQI 21

48 Kalifornsky AK AQI 21

49 San Isidro comunidad PR AQI 21

50 Fishhook AK AQI 21

51 Candelaria comunidad PR AQI 21

52 Juncos zona urbana PR AQI 21

53 Mayagüez zona urbana PR AQI 21

54 Gurabo zona urbana PR AQI 21

55 Coamo zona urbana PR AQI 21

56 Ponce zona urbana PR AQI 21

57 Guaynabo zona urbana PR AQI 21

58 Caño Martin Peña comunidad PR AQI 21

59 Badger AK AQI 21

60 Fajardo zona urbana PR AQI 21

61 Guayama zona urbana PR AQI 21

62 Tanaina AK AQI 21

63 Wasilla AK AQI 21

64 Pájaros comunidad PR AQI 21

65 Río Grande zona urbana PR AQI 21

66 Aibonito zona urbana PR AQI 21

67 Sabana Seca comunidad PR AQI 21

68 Meadow Lakes AK AQI 21

69 Cabo Rojo zona urbana PR AQI 21

70 Sitka AK AQI 21

71 Bethel AK AQI 21

72 Dorado zona urbana PR AQI 21

73 Guánica zona urbana PR AQI 21

74 Yabucoa zona urbana PR AQI 21

75 Knik-Fairview AK AQI 21

76 Canóvanas zona urbana PR AQI 21

77 Cayey zona urbana PR AQI 21

78 San Antonio comunidad (Dorado Municipio) PR AQI 21

79 Cataño zona urbana PR AQI 21

80 Isabela zona urbana PR AQI 21

81 Kodiak AK AQI 21

82 San Germán zona urbana PR AQI 21

83 Palmer AK AQI 21

84 Ceiba zona urbana PR AQI 21

85 Manatí zona urbana PR AQI 21

86 Monroe WI AQI 23

87 Twin Falls ID AQI 23

88 Elko NV AQI 23

89 Lubbock TX AQI 23

90 Kapaa HI AQI 24

91 Makawao HI AQI 24

92 Hawaiian Paradise Park HI AQI 24

93 Wailea HI AQI 24

94 East Kapolei HI AQI 24

95 Waimanalo HI AQI 24

96 Kula HI AQI 24

97 Iroquois Point HI AQI 24

98 Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) HI AQI 24

99 Royal Kunia HI AQI 24

100 Halawa HI AQI 24

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City rankings help residents, researchers, and policymakers understand how communities compare across important quality-of-life measures.

Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, and NOAA climate records.

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