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Environment in Illinois

Environment data across 594 ZIP codes in Illinois

Illinois Snapshot

46

Avg AQI in Illinois

1,719

EV Stations in Illinois

52.2°F

Avg Annual Temperature

Last updated May 4, 2026.

How Illinois compares

Illinois

46

National Average

43

Illinois's avg median aqi is 7.6% higher than the national average.

These are the 10 ZIP codes with the best air quality in Illinois, ranked by lowest median Air Quality Index from EPA AirData. Click any ZIP code for the full local snapshot.

Best Air Quality ZIP Codes in Illinois

#ZIP CodeCityMedian AQI
162009Benld35
262014Bunker Hill35
362023Eagarville35
462033Gillespie35
562069White City35
66207935
762085Sawyerville35
862088Staunton35
962093Wilsonville35
1062626Carlinville35

FAQ

How many ZIP codes does Mubboo track in Illinois?

Mubboo tracks 594 ZIP codes in Illinois via the U.S. Census ZCTA basemap. Use the search box above to look up data for any specific ZIP.

How does Illinois's average median air quality index compare nationally?

Illinois's average median air quality index is higher the national average. See the "How Illinois compares" callout above for the precise side-by-side comparison.

How fresh is this data?

Mubboo refreshes each data source on its native cadence — HUD Fair Market Rents annually (October), Tax Foundation tables annually, and federal datasets per their published schedules. Each page caches for 24 hours via ISR. See our methodology page for details.

Data sources: EPA Air Quality System (AQS), NOAA NCEI 1991-2020 Climate Normals, U.S. DOE Alternative Fuels Data Center. Mubboo refreshes each source on its native cadence (HUD annually, Tax Foundation annually, etc.). See our full methodology →

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By Mubboo Editorial Team

Last reviewed May 4, 2026


Data sources

State-level aggregates for Illinois. Individual ZIP-code values may differ — use the ZIP search above for granular data.

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