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A town of 430 people in North Carolina
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About Sandyfield

Town in North Carolina, United States
430Population
3.3 sq miArea
43 ftElevation

Sandyfield is a town in Columbus County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 430 at the 2020 census.

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Area code910
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Most working residents leave Sandyfield for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Wilmington (20%), Whiteville (8%) and Riegelwood (6%). Half commute less than 25 miles.

Wilmington
20%
Whiteville
8%
Riegelwood
6%
Charlotte
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Sandyfield →

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2better than NC·16worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 14 are too close to call.

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Columbus Regional Healthcare SystemWhiteville · 22.5 mi · ER
Goshen Medical Center - BoltonBolton · 6.8 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 Sandyfield · CMS · HRSAHealth in Sandyfield →

Natural hazards in Sandyfield

92
Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 92% of U.S. communities.

🌀 Hurricanes🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Sandyfield →

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Sandyfield has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 34°, and snow is almost unheard of.

58° / 35°Winter
74° / 50°Spring
89° / 69°Summer
75° / 53°Fall
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Nearest: East Columbus Branch LibraryRiegelwood · 4.6 miles · 40 hrs a week

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Boundary source: https://tigerweb.geo.census.gov/arcgis/rest/services/TIGERweb/Places_CouSub_ConCity_SubMCD/MapServer/18 · 2025-01-01