2024's worst cities for grass allergies this summer

Pheelings media // Shutterstock 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. Get ahead of a congested allergy season with our ranking below. To learn how we ranked the cities, see our methodology. City rankings