North Carolina
Lake Waccamaw is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 1,666. Residents earn $79,844 per year, which is 6% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lake Waccamaw receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Lake Waccamaw offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lake Waccamaw is $79,844, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Lake Waccamaw is $294,800, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,069 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Lake Waccamaw is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,131 per 100,000, 60% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 36.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 91.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Lake Waccamaw enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F. Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $79,844 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,097 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $921 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,403 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,217 |
| County GDP | $1,918M |
| Restaurants | 94 |
| Healthcare | 148 |
| Retail | 192 |
| Manufacturing | 33 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,405 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.16% |
| Commute Time | 28.8 min |
| Work from Home | 12.8% |
| Census Median | $294,800 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $313,731 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,069 |
| 8% below US avg |
| Studio | $932 |
| 1 Bedroom | $981 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,161 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,499 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,780 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,405 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.16% |
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.8% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.0% |
| Depression | 26.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.4% |
| Premature Death | 16,521/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 38.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 148 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 3,131.4/100K |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,565.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,429.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 136.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.9 inches |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 57 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 593/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3182°N, 78.5112°W |
| County FIPS | 37047 |
Winner: Republican by 33.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 36.8% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.46 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 593/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 148 |
| Restaurants | 94 |
| Retail Stores | 192 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Avg Commute | 28.8 min |
| Work from Home | 12.8% |