This map shows modeled outdoor noise across 33954 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 3,185 33954 residents, or 31.6%, live above that level. By land area, 34.2% of 33954 is above 55 dBA.
See how noise in 33954 compares to similar-sized zip codes.
Noise by Part of 33954
Average noise levels for 33954 residents, grouped by direction from the center of 33954. Northern 33954 carries the highest population-weighted average; Central 33954 carries the lowest. Just 18% of residents in Central 33954 live in blocks above the EPA's 55 dBA threshold, about half the share in Northern 33954.
Central 33954
18% of people above 55 dBA
Eastern 33954
31% of people above 55 dBA
Northern 33954
38% of people above 55 dBA
Southern 33954
29% of people above 55 dBA
Western 33954
36% of people above 55 dBA
Northern 33954 sounds about 37% louder than Central 33954 to the human ear, a 4.5 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 I-75 do you need to be?
I-75 produces an estimated 78 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 quiet suburban street at night.
Calculated from the model's calibrated attenuation formula. About 22% of 33954 sits under tree canopy (about average for zip codes) and roughly 24% 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.