Best Towns for Clean Air

Every year, the American Lung Association reports on the “State of the Air” in the United States

Every year, the American Lung Association reports on the “State of the Air” in the United States, listing the best and worst places to live, based on pollution levels. The top 10 counties—and some of their respective towns—for clean air in 2007 are listed below. The complete list is available at lungaction.org/reports/stateoftheair2007.html. Click on “Best and Worst Cities.”

1. Converse County, Wyoming
   —Douglas (pop. 5,288)
2. Elbert County, Colorado
   —Elizabeth (pop. 1,434)
3. Lake County, California
   —Clearlake City (pop. 13,142)
4. Billings County, North Dakota
   —Medora (pop. 100)
5. Laramie County, Wyoming
   —Cheyenne (pop. 53,011)
6. San Miguel County, Colorado
   —Telluride (pop. 2,221)
7. Santa Fe County, New Mexico
   —Espanola (pop. 9,688)
8. Inyo County, California
   —Lone Pine (pop. 1,655)
9. Maui County, Hawaii
   —Wailuku (pop. 12,296)
10. McKenzie County, North Dakota
    —Watford City (pop. 1,435)

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