Lakewood, CA Noise Levels
Noise levels in Lakewood, CA
BTS only publishes Lakewood, CA in the 60-69.9 dB(A) band, which straddles HUD's own dividing line: depending on exactly where in that range the true 24-hour average falls, this reads as "Acceptable" (65 dB(A) or below) or "Normally Unacceptable" (65-75 dB(A)) under 24 CFR 51.104. The main source is road traffic, well ahead of the other two modes BTS tracks.
Lakewood's reading comes from a single sampled point, not a block-by-block sweep, so a specific address here could genuinely differ.
Where Lakewood's noise comes from
BTS models these three sources separately before combining them, so a place can be quiet on two and loud on the third.
If you're weighing a move to Lakewood
Depending on where in that band the true value sits, it may also clear FHWA's 66 dB(A) residential impact threshold (23 CFR 772, Table 1), the trigger highway agencies use for sound-wall decisions. Upgraded windows, door seals and STC-rated glazing meaningfully cut broadband, near-continuous road noise.
How Lakewood compares nationally
Lakewood ranks 91 of 3,622 measured places nationally, 1 being the loudest this dataset covers. About 78,494 people live there, making it the 480th largest place in this dataset.
Checking one address in Lakewood
Lakewood's figure above is a town-wide reading. For one exact address, BTS's own map is the free, authoritative source.
Where Lakewood's figures come from
Every dB(A) figure on this page traces to a named BTS dataset, documented in the methodology guide. The guide to what actually cuts each kind of noise explains why road traffic calls for a different fix than the other two sources.