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McFarlan

A town of 94 people in North Carolina
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About McFarlan

Town in North Carolina, United States
94Population
0.9 sq miArea
305 ftElevation

McFarlan is a town in Anson County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 94 at the 2020 census. The town was named after Alan McFarland, a railroad official.

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ZIP code28102
Area code704
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Most working residents leave McFarlan for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Wadesboro (8%), Monroe (8%) and Charlotte (8%). Half commute less than 47 miles.

Wadesboro
8%
Monroe
8%
Charlotte
8%
Ansonville
3%
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17worse than NC

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 15 are too close to call.

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Mcleod Health CherawCheraw · 9.1 mi · ER
Caresouth Carolina Cheraw CenterCheraw · 8.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
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33
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 33% of U.S. communities.

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McFarlan has mild winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 32°, and snow is almost unheard of.

56° / 34°Winter
74° / 50°Spring
90° / 68°Summer
75° / 52°Fall
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Nearest: Chesterfield County Library SystemChesterfield · 8.4 miles · 44 hrs a week
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