Wakulla, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Scotland County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
175 Population 203/sq mi density
63°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Wakulla, NC

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
61% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.2%
47% above
28.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Wakulla Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Wakulla's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wakulla a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

13.3% of adults in Wakulla hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wakulla has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population175
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density203/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$27,843
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,560M
Avg Weekly Wage$962

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership65.7%
Zillow$95,074
Housing Units56
Rent Burden29.0%

Health

Obesity47.2%
Diabetes16.5%
Smoking28.8%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death16,835/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain40.2 in/yr
Elevation207 ft

Education

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Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute34 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Wakulla was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Lumberton Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
1.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.