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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Area code910

Living in Watha

Work & commute in Watha

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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.

Wilmington

22%

Burgaw

10%

Wallace

Charlotte

1%Work in townlive and work in Watha 29 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 6Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Watha →

Health in Watha

Compared with North Carolina

9worse than NC

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

Conditions 6▼ 6 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▼ 6 close Mind 1▼ 4 close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

25.4%More older adults who have lost all their teethNC 13.9% · worse 10.2%More adults with COPDNC 7.1% · worse 9%More adults with heart diseaseNC 6.6% · worse

Care nearby

Pender Memorial HospitalBurgaw · 7.2 mi · ER · rural critical access

Commwell Health of PenderleaWillard · 5.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

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

Natural hazards in Watha

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 95% of U.S. communities.

🌀 Hurricanes🌊 Inland flooding

0Does Watha flood?no paid flood claims on record 5Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Watha

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

Climate in Watha

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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.

58° / 35°Winter

74° / 49°Spring

88° / 69°Summer

75° / 52°Fall

How much snow does Watha get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 5, with the last in spring around Apr 2.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.8° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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