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Lake Waccamaw
City in North Carolina, United States
Overview
Lake Waccamaw is a cozy lakeside town in North Carolina known for its vast natural lake, state park, and relaxed pace. Outdoor recreation is the main draw, from fishing and kayaking to hiking and birdwatching. Visitors enjoy friendly locals, Southern cuisine, and easy access to nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
North Carolina
Population
1,296
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
34.32°, -78.50°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
75
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,740
Local Cost
$1,230
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
17.1°C
Summer Avg
26.6°C
Winter Avg
7.3°C
Record High
41.6°C
Record Low
-12.7°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1279 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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