This map shows modeled outdoor noise across 32461 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 48 32461 residents, or 12.9%, live above that level. By land area, 16.9% of 32461 is above 55 dBA.
See how noise in 32461 compares to similar-sized zip codes.
Noise by Part of 32461
Average noise levels for 32461 residents, grouped by direction from the center of 32461. Western 32461 carries the highest population-weighted average; Central 32461 carries the lowest. Just 13% of residents in Central 32461 live in blocks above the EPA's 55 dBA threshold, a third of the share in Western 32461.
Central 32461
13% of people above 55 dBA
Eastern 32461
33% of people above 55 dBA
Northern 32461
7% of people above 55 dBA
Western 32461
50% of people above 55 dBA
Western 32461 sounds about 39% louder than Central 32461 to the human ear, a 4.8 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 E Co Hwy 30A do you need to be?
E Co Hwy 30A produces an estimated 58 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 3% of 32461 sits under tree canopy (much lighter than most zip codes) and roughly 38% 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.