2023 E-Insights Report
Air Pollution
Air Pollution Trend
Competitive Position Trend
About: Air Pollution is a measure of the fine particulate matter in the air. It is reported
as the average daily density of fine particulate matter in micrograms per cubic meter.
Fine particulate matter is defined as particles of air pollutants with an aerodynamic
diameter less than 2.5 micrometers.
Source: CDC’s National Environmental Public Health Tracking program.
- The Tampa Bay region has seen a slight increase in air pollution over the last four years.
- Nashville has seen a significant decrease in air pollution over the last eight years.
- The overall air pollution is lower for all the MSAs than it was in the year 2014.