Florida continues to rank among the nation’s leaders for air quality.

According to the American Lung Association 2026 State of the Air report, more than half of Florida’s monitored counties earned an “A” grade for ozone pollution, with 21 counties ranking among the cleanest in the country.

Even more impressive, no Florida county made the list of the 25 most polluted places to live in the United States. 

Here on the Gulf Coast, both Sarasota County and Manatee County received strong air quality marks. Just another reason why so many families, retirees, and professionals across the country are relocating to the Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch area. 

Nationally, the report found that nearly 152 million Americans still live in areas with unhealthy levels of ozone or particle pollution, making Florida’s rankings stand out even more.

Clean air, outdoor living, coastal lifestyle, miles of trails and parks, and year-round sunshine continue to make Southwest Florida an incredible place to call home.

It’s not just about where you live, it’s about how you live.