This map shows modeled outdoor noise across 34448 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 899 34448 residents, or 9.8%, live above that level. By land area, 15.7% of 34448 is above 55 dBA.
See how noise in 34448 compares to similar-sized zip codes.
Noise by Part of 34448
Average noise levels for 34448 residents, grouped by direction from the center of 34448. The highest population-weighted average is in northeastern 34448; the lowest is in southern 34448, where just 1% of residents live in blocks above the EPA's 55 dBA threshold, a fifth of the share in the loudest section.
Northeastern 34448
8% of people above 55 dBA
Eastern 34448
8% of people above 55 dBA
Western 34448
7% of people above 55 dBA
Southwestern 34448
6% of people above 55 dBA
Southern 34448
1% of people above 55 dBA
To the human ear, noise in northeastern 34448 sounds about 122% louder than in southern 34448, a 11.5 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 S Suncoast Blvd do you need to be?
S Suncoast Blvd produces an estimated 67 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 40% of 34448 sits under tree canopy (heavier than most zip codes) and roughly 12% 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.