This map shows modeled outdoor noise across Drnag 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 5,363 Drnag residents, or 31.9%, live above that level. By land area, 36.9% of Drnag is above 55 dBA.
See how noise in Drnag compares to similar-sized neighborhoods.
Noise by Part of Drnag
Average noise levels for Drnag residents, grouped by direction from the center of Drnag. The highest population-weighted average is in southeastern Drnag; the lowest is in northeastern Drnag, where just 18% of residents live in blocks above the EPA's 55 dBA threshold, about half the share in the loudest section.
Southeastern Drnag
46% of people above 55 dBA
Central Drnag
43% of people above 55 dBA
Southwestern Drnag
49% of people above 55 dBA
Northern Drnag
16% of people above 55 dBA
Northeastern Drnag
18% of people above 55 dBA
To the human ear, noise in southeastern Drnag sounds about 164% louder than in northeastern Drnag, a 14.0 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 State Rte 210 do you need to be?
State Rte 210 produces an estimated 76 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 4% of Drnag sits under tree canopy (much lighter than most neighborhoods) and roughly 52% 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.