Worst Air Quality in Hawaii

Top 55 cities ranked by worst air quality

Best Hawaii Cities

Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics, 4 topics from climate and air quality data.

Best Climate Cities
Warm temperatures, plenty of sunshine and clean air.
Cleanest Air Cities
Lowest pollution levels for healthy outdoor living.
Sunniest Cities
Most days of sunshine per year, with warm and dry climate.
Most Urban Cities
Densely populated city centers with the largest urban footprints.
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
Healthiest Cities Lowest Smoking Best Doctor Access Best Dental Access
Climate & Air
Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest 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
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Worst Air Quality - Hawaii

1 Waikele AQI 31
2 Royal Kunia AQI 31
3 Waianae AQI 31
4 Nanakuli AQI 31
5 Maili AQI 31
6 Waipio AQI 31
7 Kaneohe Base AQI 31
8 Makaha AQI 31
9 Hickam Housing AQI 31
10 Aiea AQI 31
11 Ahuimanu AQI 31
12 East Honolulu AQI 31
13 Ewa Villages AQI 31
14 West Loch Estate AQI 31
15 East Kapolei AQI 31
16 Waimanalo AQI 31
17 Laie AQI 31
18 Iroquois Point AQI 31
19 Kahaluu AQI 31
20 Waipio Acres AQI 31
21 Heeia AQI 31
22 Waimalu AQI 31
23 Urban Honolulu AQI 31
24 Pearl City AQI 31
25 Waipahu AQI 31
26 Kailua CDP (Honolulu County) AQI 31
27 Kaneohe AQI 31
28 Mililani Town AQI 31
29 Ewa Gentry AQI 31
30 Kapolei AQI 31
31 Mililani Mauka AQI 31
32 Makakilo AQI 31
33 Wahiawa AQI 31
34 Halawa AQI 31
35 Ewa Beach AQI 31
36 Ocean Pointe AQI 31
37 Schofield Barracks AQI 31
38 Wailea AQI 21
39 Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) AQI 21
40 Hilo AQI 21
41 Hawaiian Paradise Park AQI 21
42 Haiku-Pauwela AQI 21
43 Wailuku AQI 21
44 Kailua CDP (Hawaii County) AQI 21
45 Kaiminani AQI 21
46 Kahului AQI 21
47 Kula AQI 21
48 Kahaluu-Keauhou AQI 21
49 Napili-Honokowai AQI 21
50 Lahaina AQI 21
51 Waikoloa Village AQI 21
52 Makawao AQI 21
53 Waihee-Waiehu AQI 21
54 Pukalani AQI 21
55 Kihei AQI 21

Explore the top 55 cities ranked by worst air quality in Hawaii.

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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