Mesic is a town in Pamlico County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Mesic had a population of 144. It is part of the New Bern, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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Living in Mesic

Housing in Mesic

$174K▲ 14% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Mesic home is worth about $174,000, up 14% in a year, 48% below the North Carolina typical home.

Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Work & commute in Mesic

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Most working residents leave Mesic for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are New Bern (21%), Bayboro (7%) and Alliance (5%). Half commute less than 26 miles.

New Bern

21%

Bayboro

Alliance

Greenville

0%Work in townlive and work in Mesic 26 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 3Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Mesic →

Health in Mesic

Compared with North Carolina

4better than NC·17worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 11 are too close to call.

Conditions 9▼ 3 close Habits 1▲ 2▼ 1 close Care 3▲ 1▼ 3 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs 3▼ 1 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

10.6%Fewer binge drinkersNC 14.7% · better 84.7%More adults treating high blood pressureNC 76.7% · better 7.3%More adults who have had a strokeNC 3.6% · worse

Care nearby

Carolina East Medical CenterNew Bern · 24.6 mi · ER

Contentnea Health PamlicoBayboro · 8.3 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Mesic · CMS · HRSAHealth in Mesic →

Natural hazards in Mesic

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 99% of U.S. communities.

🌀 Hurricanes🌊 Inland flooding🌊 Coastal flooding

51Does Mesic flood?paid flood claims since 2003 3Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Mesic

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Mesic →

Climate in Mesic

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Mesic has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 36°, and snow is almost unheard of.

57° / 38°Winter

72° / 52°Spring

87° / 71°Summer

74° / 56°Fall

How much snow does Mesic get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Dec 5, with the last in spring around Mar 8.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.1° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Mesic →