Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina

Population 1,347

Lake Waccamaw is located in Columbus County, NC. The population is 1,347, making Lake Waccamaw the 4th largest city in Columbus County.

There are 2 public schools in Lake Waccamaw with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Lake Waccamaw is very low , and there are 1 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Lake Waccamaw is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Lake Waccamaw property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Lake Waccamaw include Waccamaw Township, Hallsboro and Bogue Township.

Lake Waccamaw Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 15.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 53%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 31.7%

Crime Rate

77.45% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 356
  • Violent Crimes: 1
  • Robbery: 187
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 9
  • Larceny Theft: 7

Registered Offenders

45.18% Lower than national avg.
  • 1 offender in Lake Waccamaw
  • 7.42 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

23 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 23

Unemployment

Very High 4.7%
  • North Carolina unemployment average: 3.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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2 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in Lake Waccamaw, NC and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Lake Waccamaw's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Lake Waccamaw, NC

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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Lake Waccamaw, NC issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Lake Waccamaw, NC issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $547
  • 1 Bedroom: $550
  • 2 Bedrooms: $724
  • 3 Bedrooms: $946
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,143

Zip Codes

28423 28442 28450

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Environmental Hazards

23 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Lake Waccamaw, NC has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Lake Waccamaw, NC is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.2 Average
    Lake Waccamaw, NC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 45.57°
  • February 48.25°
  • March 54.97°
  • April 63.63°
  • May 70.84°
  • June 78.4°
  • July 81.52°
  • August 79.82°
  • September 75.18°
  • October 65.4°
  • November 54.92°
  • December 47.35°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Lake Waccamaw, NC

Earthquakes
Lake Waccamaw, NC has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Lake Waccamaw, NC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Lake Waccamaw, NC has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Lake Waccamaw, NC has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Lake Waccamaw, NC: $52,708

Unemployment

Unemployment in Lake Waccamaw is 4.7%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 21.01%
White Collar - 78.99%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pat McCrory
  • Sen. Richard Burr
  • Sen. Thom Tillis

City Representatives

  • David Rouzer

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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0 Cemeteries view all

  • No Cemeteries found in Lake Waccamaw, NC

2 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Lake Waccamaw, NC

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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