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Wakulla, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Scotland County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
175 Population 203/sq mi density
63°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
629 Violent Crime/100K 8,568 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
629 violent crimes/100K (65% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Wakulla enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.4°F
17% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density203/sq mi
Coordinates34.7970°N, 79.2560°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyScotland County County
Nearest AirportLumberton Regional (LBT)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.71"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.5 / 100
Community Resilience25.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Jan 3, 2022.

Apr 13, 1998 9 km S of Kershaw, South Carolina M3.9 129 km
Jan 29, 1994 12 km NNE of Alcolu, South Carolina M2.9 133 km
Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 53 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 147 km
Jan 3, 2022 5 km S of Lugoff, South Carolina M2.5 149 km
Mar 26, 2019 8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina M2.5 138 km
Jul 29, 2012 7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina M2.5 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

21 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ian (2022, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 167 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 122 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 199 km
2018 Florence Category 2 118 km
2016 Matthew Category 2 146 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 199 km
2011 Irene Category 1 243 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 190 km
2004 Alex Category 2 254 km
2004 Charley Category 1 122 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 202 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 233 km
1999 Irene Category 2 231 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 155 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 267 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 149 km
1996 Fran Category 3 68 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 144 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 169 km
1986 Charley Category 1 247 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

353 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 50 fatalities, 1,565 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 7, 1995 EF4 73 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 65 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 37 km 4
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 48 km 7
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 96 km 3
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 14 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 60 km 6
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 27 km 2
Nov 23, 1992 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 35 km 12
May 20, 1980 EF3 55 km 0
Feb 22, 1971 EF3 44 km 2
Apr 18, 1969 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 18, 1969 EF3 71 km 0
Nov 24, 1967 EF3 97 km 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF3 16 km 0
Oct 9, 1950 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF2 96 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 67 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 55 km 3
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,968 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 UNNAMED 3,968 45 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,094 100 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,743 46 km
1986 UNNAMED 2,642 68 km
2008 05/05 RX BURN 2,351 92 km
2007 06-09 RX BURN 2,054 93 km
2022 SCCRR-FY22-RX-PRESCRIBED FIRE 2,039 98 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,989 80 km
2007 LONGBRANCH-ROBESON COMPLEX 1,944 34 km
1998 981406 1,892 91 km
1994 CM 15 16 17 1,871 88 km
2021 SLATES CHURCH FIRE 1,824 28 km
1994 COMP 1112 1,798 99 km
1998 980803 1,780 89 km
2000 2000 1003 1,768 96 km
1999 19990505 1,756 92 km
2016 COUNTY LINE ROAD FIRE 1,704 33 km
1992 COMP 15 1,697 90 km
2018 SCCRR-FY18-RX-COMP-14 1,687 93 km
2012 4-NOV 1,636 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
March 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
April 62°F (16°C) 2.9 in Driest
May 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
June 76°F (25°C) 4.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 5.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
November 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
December 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in

Wakulla has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and April the driest (2.9").

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