Healthy Habits - Worst Cities for Grass Allergies

 

Where is your summertime picnic on the grass most likely to trigger a stuffy nose and itchy eyes? To mark Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month this May, Lawn Love ranked 2024’s Worst Cities for Grass Allergies This Summer. We compared nearly 380 of the biggest U.S. cities based on allergy risk, exacerbators, and access to detection and treatment resources. More specifically, we looked at grass pollen forecasts, allergen intensity, and lawn mowing frequency, among 8 total metrics. See the 10 worst (and 10 best) cities for grass allergies below, followed by key takeaways. (Don’t see your city below? Check out the full ranking.)

Worst Cities for Grass Allergies This Summer Rank City 1 Washington, DC 2 Albany, NY 3 Virginia Beach, VA 4 Hampton, VA 5 Philadelphia, PA 6 Kansas City, MO 7 Reston, VA 8 Lancaster, PA 9 New Haven, CT (TIE) 9 Milford, CT (TIE) Best Cities for Grass Allergies This Summer Rank City 1 Fort Myers, FL 2 Paradise, NV 3 Ashland, KY 4 Edina, MN 5 Plymouth, MN (TIE) 5 Eagen, MN (TIE) 5 Bloomington, MN (TIE) 8 Boston, MA 9 Sandy Springs, GA 10 10 Centennial, CO (TIE) Lakewood, CO (TIE)

Key Insights: Stock up on allergy medication if you live in the nation’s capital — Washington (No. 1) tied with Lancaster, Pennsylvania (No. 8), for the highest presence of significant grass allergens in our ranking. 7 Illinois cities claim the most turf allergens overall — with high levels of mild, moderate, and significant allergens — followed by Philadelphia (No. 5), 6 Connecticut cities, and Washington. Thankfully, Chicago (No. 39) boasts the 2nd-best access to allergy care after New York (No. 311).  Turf allergy risk is lowest in some parts of Florida and Minnesota, with Fort Myers, Florida, finishing in last place. These 2 states have low grass pollen forecasts and less severe lawn allergens.   Read the full story here: https://lawnlove.com/blog/worst-best-places-to-live-with-grass-allergies/  Other helpful links: Methodology Grass already getting to you? Avoid grass pollen altogether by hiring a local Lawn Love pro to mow your lawn. More from Lawn Love: Most Expensive Metro Areas for Lawn Maintenance Most Expensive Cities for Watering the Lawn Best States for Animal Lawn Mowing Best Cities for Running Best Cities for Birdwatching Cities With the Best Residential Views