Lansing vs Flint Air Quality Comparison

Which city has cleaner air right now, from the latest EPA AirNow AQI

As of November 8, 2026, Lansing, MI has cleaner air than Flint, MI — AQI 43 (Good) vs 54 (Moderate), a gap of 11 AQI points in the latest EPA AirNow observations. Lower AQI means cleaner air. Lansing's reading is driven by PM2.5 and Flint's by PM2.5.

Lansing, MI

Good

StateMichigan
Dominant PollutantPM2.5
CategoryGood
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Flint, MI

Moderate

StateMichigan
Dominant PollutantPM2.5
CategoryModerate
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Summary

Lansing has 11 points better air quality

Lansing has an AQI of 43 compared to 54

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Air quality in Flint is moderate (AQI 54), with fine particles (PM2.5) the main concern. A True-HEPA purifier gives sensitive groups — kids, seniors and anyone with asthma or allergies — cleaner air indoors on days like today.

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