Connecticut Is the Quietest State in America, New Study Finds

According to a study from Alpine Hearing Protection, Connecticut is the quietest state in America, which is pretty impressive considering how many of us spend our days yelling at traffic.

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The study looked specifically at transportation-related noise, including roads, railways and aviation, using data from 2022 and 2023. Connecticut came in at 54.85 decibels, putting us at the top of the quietest-state list. Vermont was second at 55 decibels, followed by Rhode Island.

Now, before you start bragging about how peaceful Connecticut is, this doesn't mean the entire state is some sort of giant meditation retreat. If you've ever sat on I-84 during rush hour, you already know that. The study is specifically measuring transportation noise.

Alpine says Connecticut's relatively low population density, larger residential lots, fewer apartment buildings and lack of massive urban areas all help keep things quieter. The state's coastal geography may also contribute to the lower overall noise levels.

And apparently, we're REALLY quiet. Connecticut and Vermont were the only two states in the study that came in at or below the EPA's 55-decibel outdoor benchmark.

At the opposite end of the spectrum, Texas was ranked the loudest state, followed by Nevada and California. Texas reached 80.65 decibels in the analysis.

So congratulations, Connecticut. We may complain about traffic, construction, leaf blowers, motorcycles and the guy down the street who thinks 6:30 AM is the perfect time to start using his chainsaw, but apparently, we're doing pretty well in the national quietness department.

All I know is I'm almost deaf anyway, so if this changes, I'll be good, it will still be quiet for me,