This map shows modeled outdoor noise across 14905 at 100-meter resolution, combining road, aviation, and rail sources. Green areas measure below 45 dBA. Orange and red exceed the EPA's 55 dBA outdoor threshold linked to long-term health effects. Use the layer toggles to view each source on its own or all together.
What the numbers sound like
- 30 dBAWhisper
- 40 dBASoft rainfall
- 45 dBAQuiet suburban street at night
- 50 dBAQuiet office
- 55 dBAEPA outdoor threshold: light traffic 100 ft away
- 60 dBANormal conversation an arm's length away
- 65 dBABusy restaurant
- 70 dBAHighway traffic 50 ft away
- 80 dBACity bus interior
Population Above the EPA Outdoor Threshold
The EPA's 55 dBA outdoor reference level is a common benchmark for residential noise exposure, especially for activity interference, annoyance, and long-term community noise concerns. About 2,215 14905 residents, or 27.8%, live above that level. By land area, 27.9% of 14905 is above 55 dBA.
See how noise in 14905 compares to similar-sized zip codes.
Noise by Part of 14905
Average noise levels for 14905 residents, grouped by direction from the center of 14905. Eastern 14905 carries the highest population-weighted average; Western 14905 carries the lowest. Just 13% of residents in Western 14905 live in blocks above the EPA's 55 dBA threshold, a third of the share in Eastern 14905.
Central 14905
19% of people above 55 dBA
Eastern 14905
48% of people above 55 dBA
Northern 14905
26% of people above 55 dBA
Southern 14905
18% of people above 55 dBA
Western 14905
13% of people above 55 dBA
Eastern 14905 sounds about 35% louder than Western 14905 to the human ear, a 4.3 dBA gap. Every 10 dBA roughly doubles perceived loudness. Within any of these directions, two homes a quarter mile apart can still differ by 10 or more dBA depending on how close they sit to a major highway.
How far back from W Church St Np 352 do you need to be?
W Church St Np 352 produces an estimated 62 dBA at its loudest centerline points. Noise drops logarithmically with distance, with the exact rate depending on what's between you and the road. Tree cover, walls, terrain, and pavement type all matter. At roughly a quarter mile back, traffic fades into the noise level of a soft rainfall.
Calculated from the model's calibrated attenuation formula. About 34% of 14905 sits under tree canopy (heavier than most zip codes) and roughly 26% is impervious surface like pavement and rooftops. Both are folded into the per-place decay rate above. Heavier canopy pulls noise down faster with distance; impervious surfaces slow the drop.