WathaNC
A town of 271.
271 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Watha. Another town gets a different order.
Very high risk, with hurricanes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 95% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents commute out of Watha
Most working residents leave Watha for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Wilmington (22%), Burgaw (10%) and Wallace (4%). Half commute less than 29 miles.
Where working residents work
Mild winters, hot summers
Watha has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 90°, a January night drops to 33°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Watha is
Watha beats the North Carolina average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | Watha | NC |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 25.4% | 13.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.2% | 7.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9% | 6.6% |
99% of working residents leave Watha for work
Where Watha’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Watha
Town in North Carolina, United States
Watha is a town in Pender County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 181 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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- Population
- 181
- Area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 59 ft
- Area code
- 910