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Highest risk cities in Virginia

Highest air quality risk cities in Virginia

Ranked city list for poor air quality and smoke stress. Open any city to view local risk details and live outlook context.

State average

AQI score

41/100

Updated Sun, Aug 9, 2:45 AM.

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Ranked cities

Top 25 cities by aqi score.

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#1

Alexandria, VA

6 points above the state average

#2

McLean, VA

4 points above the state average

#3

Pimmit Hills, VA

4 points above the state average

#4

Belle Haven, VA

1 points above the state average

#5

Fort Hunt, VA

1 points above the state average

#6

Groveton, VA

1 points above the state average

#7

Huntington, VA

1 points above the state average

#8

Hybla Valley, VA

1 points above the state average

#9

Tysons, VA

1 points above the state average

#10

Wolf Trap, VA

1 points above the state average

#11

Annandale, VA

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#12

Aquia Harbour, VA

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#13

Arlington, VA

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#14

Bailey's Crossroads, VA

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#15

Bealeton, VA

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#16

Buckhall, VA

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#17

Bull Run, VA

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#18

Cascades, VA

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#19

Cherry Hill, VA

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#20

Difficult Run, VA

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#21

Dranesville, VA

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#22

Dumfries, VA

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#23

Falls Church, VA

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#24

Falmouth, VA

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#25

Franklin Farm, VA

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How this ranking works

Rankings use HomeRiskIQ weather risk data and statewide score snapshots.

Scores are normalized to a 0-100 scale and shown against the state average for context.

City entries link to hazard-specific pages where available, otherwise to the city overview.