Connecticut Is Officially the Quietest State in America, According to New Study

According to Mental Floss, Connecticut is the quietest state in America, which is pretty impressive considering this is the same state where we regularly complain about traffic, construction and people driving around with exhaust systems that sound like they're trying to wake up the entire neighborhood.

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A new study looked at noise levels across the country using transportation data, including cars, trains and airplanes. Researchers also examined average noise levels by ZIP code, so they weren't just measuring traffic. Things like construction, sporting events, entertainment and fireworks were also part of the equation.

When all the numbers were crunched, Connecticut came out on top—or perhaps more appropriately, on the bottom. The state had an average noise level of just 54.85 decibels, making it the quietest state in the entire country.

That might come as a surprise to anyone who has spent time sitting in Connecticut traffic, listening to a neighbor's lawn equipment or hearing the unmistakable sound of somebody doing construction on their house at what feels like 6:30 in the morning.

New York had a very different experience. The Empire State ranked seventh among the loudest states in the country. Texas took the top spot as America's noisiest state, with an average level above 80 decibels, followed by Nevada, California, Illinois, Florida and Arizona before New York showed up.

Connecticut was followed by Vermont, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and West Virginia among the quietest states.

So, there you have it: Connecticut may be expensive, the roads may drive you crazy and everyone may complain about the taxes, but apparently, we know how to keep the volume down.

And honestly, I'll take the quietest-state title. Just don't tell the guy with the leaf blower.