This map shows modeled outdoor noise across 26568 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 35 26568 residents, or 5.5%, live above that level. By land area, 9.8% of 26568 is above 55 dBA.
See how noise in 26568 compares to similar-sized zip codes.
Noise by Part of 26568
Average noise levels for 26568 residents, grouped by direction from the center of 26568. Northern 26568 carries the highest population-weighted average; Western 26568 carries the lowest. Just 3% of residents in Western 26568 live in blocks above the EPA's 55 dBA threshold, a third of the share in Northern 26568.
Central 26568
13% of people above 55 dBA
Eastern 26568
2% of people above 55 dBA
Northern 26568
11% of people above 55 dBA
Western 26568
3% of people above 55 dBA
Northern 26568 sounds about 41% louder than Western 26568 to the human ear, a 5.0 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 Hood Ave do you need to be?
Hood Ave produces an estimated 57 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 62% of 26568 sits under tree canopy (much heavier than most zip codes) and roughly 8% 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.