Ruidoso Downs, NM Noise Levels
Noise levels in Ruidoso Downs, NM
At 57.5 dB(A), Ruidoso Downs, NM falls inside HUD's "Acceptable" noise zone, 65 dB(A) day-night average or below under 24 CFR 51.104, the federal government's own line for building housing with no extra sound attenuation required. The main source is road traffic, well ahead of the other two modes BTS tracks. This describes Ruidoso Downs as a whole, not a specific block, the underlying BTS map resolves to about 38 meters per pixel, sampled at the town's own center point.
Where Ruidoso Downs'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 Ruidoso Downs
Upgraded windows, door seals and STC-rated glazing meaningfully cut broadband, near-continuous road noise.
How Ruidoso Downs compares nationally
Ruidoso Downs ranks 564 of 3,622 measured places nationally, 1 being the loudest this dataset covers. By population, it ranks 6,740 of the 12,137 places in this dataset, home to about 2,627 people.
Checking one address in Ruidoso Downs
Ruidoso Downs's figure above is a town-wide reading. For one exact address, BTS's own map is the free, authoritative source.
Where Ruidoso Downs'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.