The U.S. is a nation of hustle and bustle. Traffic can be a nightmare, construction projects are endless, and the country is home to some of the busiest airports—not to mention an enormous number of people. In fact, the World Health Organization (WHO) calls noise pollution an "underestimated threat" that can cause health problems like sleep disruption, cardiovascular issues, and hearing loss. This all got us wondering which U.S. state is the loudest—so we crunched the numbers to find out. Here are the 10 loudest cities in the US:
- Nevada: Loudness Score: 66.86
- Pennsylvania: Loudness Score: 66.91
- North Carolina: Loudness Score: 67.68
- New York: Loudness Score: 69.00
- Texas: Loudness Score: 70.13
- Delaware: Loudness Score: 70.88
- Maryland: Loudness Score: 71.00
- Rhode Island: Loudness Score: 71.80
- Virginia: Loudness Score: 79.44
- New Jersey: Loudness Score: 100.00
Link:Best Life Online