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Pollution in Kootenai County

Idaho Population: 188K Updated Aug 31, 2026
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Pollution

Prevalence Trend

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Summary

Pollution risk activity has been trending upward over the past 12 weeks in Kootenai, Idaho. Current level is very high at 17.4. The 12-week average is 24.9, and the current value is below that average. Activity has changed -85% since the peak.

Key Insights

High
5.0 (Week of Aug 24)
Low
0.0 (Week of Aug 10)
Trend
Increasing

County Prevalence Map

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Idaho county-level Pollution prevalence map
County-level Pollution prevalence — Idaho — Aug 31, 2026
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Air Pollution risk levels are derived from EPA Air Quality Index (AQI) data, including PM2.5, PM10, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide measurements. Risk scores reflect both current conditions and forecast trends.

Data is updated hourly from EPA monitoring stations and satellite observations.

Sources: EPA AirNow, PurpleAir, satellite observations, Hubbub World air quality model

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pollution?
Pollution risk reflects local air quality, primarily driven by fine particulate matter (PM2.5), ground-level ozone, and other common air pollutants. Higher risk levels indicate poorer air quality and a greater chance of respiratory irritation, especially for sensitive groups like people with asthma, children, and older adults.
How is Pollution risk measured in Kootenai County?
Pollution risk in Kootenai County is reported as a weekly score on a four-point scale: Low, Moderate, High, and Very High. The score reflects the modeled burden of Pollution at the county level, validated against public health data from CDC, HHS, NOAA, and other authoritative sources. Methodology details are available at https://www.hubbubworld.com/intelligence#methodology.
What methodology does Hubbub World use?
Hubbub World develops proprietary models on top of the underlying surveillance, environmental, and weather data to produce comparable risk scores across all U.S. counties. Each of the seven risks is reported on a four-point scale (Low, Moderate, High, Very High) so the scores are interpretable without needing the raw underlying numbers. The full methodology — including the modeling approach, validation against authoritative sources, and known limitations — is documented at https://www.hubbubworld.com/intelligence#methodology. The health risk data on Hubbub World is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for personal health decisions.
Where can I get current Pollution data for Kootenai County?
Current Pollution risk levels and 30-day forecasts for Kootenai County are exclusive to the bub app, available free on iOS, Android, and Apple Watch at https://bub.hubbubworld.com. This web page is the six-week historical archive — the bub app is where today's data and forecasts live.
How does Kootenai County compare to the rest of Idaho?
This page shows the six-week weekly history for Kootenai County as a heatmap. To compare Kootenai County against other counties in Idaho, visit the Idaho state page on this hub — it links to every county. For an interactive map view that compares all counties side by side, get the bub app at https://bub.hubbubworld.com.

Last updated: August 31, 2026

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