Clean Air Score
77
Grade B
New Orleans has a score of 77.4, which is considered Good. Generally safe, with occasional seasonal pollution spikes.
🏡 What This Means for Buying
New Orleans's air quality trends are improving. Annual PM2.5 levels indicate acceptable long-term exposure risk.
Best time for outdoor visits: Check seasonal chart
🩺 My Health Risk Assessment
See how New Orleans's air quality affects you and your family specifically.
Current Risk Level
Low Risk
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Health Advice
Enjoy the outdoors! Air quality is great.
Est. Annual "Risky Days" for you:
~0 days/year
🏡 Property Value Impact Analysis
Estimated Impact (5-Year)
Positive Signal
+15.0%
theoretical value retention
Between 2020 and 2024, New Orleans's air quality improved by 4.5 μg/m³. Based on NBER studies, this change correlates with a estimated 15% increase in relative property value retention.
Cleaner Alternatives in LA
No cleaner cities found in this state. New Orleans is already a top performer!
* Methodology: Comparison based on National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) Working Paper 15655 correlation between PM2.5 reduction and housing prices. This is a theoretical estimate for informational purposes only.
Annual PM2.5
7.1 μg/m³
WHO Target: <5.0
Good Days
100.0 %
% days AQI < 100
5-Year Trend
Improving
↑ Improving
Long-term direction
Extreme Days
0 days/yr
Days AQI > 150 (Est.)
📅 Past 30 Days Trend
Real-time daily PM2.5 AQI
Live Data
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Score Breakdown
| Component | Weight | Score Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Air Quality | 40% | 69.9 |
| Unhealthy Days | 25% | 100 |
| 5-Year Trend | 20% | 72.5 |
| Seasonal Variability | 10% | 94.8 |
| Extreme Events | 5% | 100 |