This map shows modeled outdoor noise across Shillington 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 2,044 Shillington residents, or 56.1%, live above that level. By land area, 56.8% of Shillington is above 55 dBA.
See how noise in Shillington compares to similar-sized cities.
Noise by Part of Shillington
Average noise levels for Shillington residents, grouped by direction from the center of Shillington. The highest population-weighted average is in western Shillington; the lowest is in southeastern Shillington, where just 24% of residents live in blocks above the EPA's 55 dBA threshold, about half the share in the loudest section.
Western Shillington
57% of people above 55 dBA
Northeastern Shillington
50% of people above 55 dBA
Northern Shillington
52% of people above 55 dBA
Southwestern Shillington
35% of people above 55 dBA
Southeastern Shillington
24% of people above 55 dBA
To the human ear, noise in western Shillington sounds about 37% louder than in southeastern Shillington, 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 J034 Museum Rd do you need to be?
J034 Museum Rd produces an estimated 59 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 23% of Shillington sits under tree canopy (about average for cities) and roughly 46% 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.