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Town in North Carolina, United StatesDortches is a town in Nash County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Rocky Mount, NC Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,082 in 2020.
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Housing in Dortches
The typical Dortches home is worth about $331,000, up 1.4% in a year, close to the North Carolina typical home.
Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Dortches
Full picture →Most working residents leave Dortches for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Rocky Mount (37%), Raleigh (9%) and Nashville (5%). Half commute less than 9 miles.
Health in Dortches
Health Grade B−
Healthier than 52% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 21 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Dortches
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 27% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Dortches
Full climate →Dortches has mild winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 30°, and snow is almost unheard of.
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