2026 Rankings

Metro Areas with Lowest Wildfire Smoke Risk — 2026 Rankings

Last updated: October 15, 2026

0 ZIP codes ranked by Smoke Risk

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Out of 0 metro areas with wildfire data, these have the lowest average smoke risk.

Top 0 Metro Areas

Rank	Metro Area	Avg Smoke Risk	Max County Fires (since 2021)	ZIP Codes

Methodology

Metro area rankings are based on the average wildfire smoke risk score across all ZIP codes in each metro area. Only metros with 3+ ZIP codes are included.

Data sources: National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), FEMA National Risk Index. Current air quality: EPA AirNow. Last updated: 2026-10-15.

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Disclaimer: Rankings are based on EPA, FEMA, and federal agency data. They reflect historical patterns and risk indicators, not necessarily current conditions. For the most current information, contact your local water utility or request a Consumer Confidence Report.

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