List of towns and cities in Columbus County, North Carolina

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Columbus County is located in the southeastern part of North Carolina and is known for its picturesque landscapes and rich cultural heritage. Visitors can explore the natural beauty of the county by visiting the Lake Waccamaw State Park, which offers opportunities for hiking, fishing, and birdwatching. The county is also home to the historic Lumber River, where outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities such as kayaking and canoeing. In addition, Columbus County hosts the North Carolina Strawberry Festival, a popular annual event that celebrates the region's agricultural heritage with music, food, and festivities. With its blend of natural beauty and cultural attractions, Columbus County offers a memorable experience for visitors.

Columbus County (NC) Statistics

Number of cities/towns/villages Not available
Population 1,200 people
Area 2 sq mi
Density 600/sq mi
Altitude 1,100 ft
Median Household Income $40,000
Poverty rate 15%
Unemployment rate 5%
Educational Attainment (Bachelor's Degree or higher) 20%
Crime rate 30/1,000 people

Environmental risk in Columbus County, NC

Overall riskRelatively Moderate
Expected Annual LossRelatively Moderate
Social VulnerabilityVery High
Community ResilienceRelatively Low
Avalanche RiskNot Applicable
Coastal Flooding RiskVery Low
Cold Wave RiskNo Rating
Drought RiskRelatively Moderate
Earthquake RiskRelatively Low
Hail RiskVery Low
Heat Wave RiskRelatively Moderate
Hurricane RiskRelatively Moderate
Ice Storm RiskRelatively High
Landslide RiskRelatively Low
Lightning RiskRelatively Moderate
Riverine Flooding RiskRelatively Moderate
Strong Wind RiskRelatively High
Tornado RiskRelatively Moderate
Tsunami RiskInsufficient Data
Volcanic Activity RiskNot Applicable
Wildfire RiskRelatively Low
Winter Weather RiskRelatively Moderate

Data obtained from the FEMA National Risk Index.

Columbus County administration contact details

Columbus County administration contact details
Address111 Washington Street, Whiteville, NC 28472
County seatWhiteville
Phone number(910) 640-6630
Official websitehttps://www.columbusco.org
County clerkJune Hall
County commissionerJerome McMillian
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Find below the complete list of cities and towns in Columbus County:

  • WHITEVILLE

    Whiteville is a City in Columbus county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • TABOR CITY

    Tabor City is a Town in Columbus county with -3 000 inhabitants.

  • CHADBOURN

    Chadbourn is a Town in Columbus county with -2 500 inhabitants.

  • LAKE WACCAMAW

    Lake Waccamaw is a Town in Columbus county with -1 500 inhabitants.

  • FAIR BLUFF

    Fair Bluff is a Town in Columbus county with -1 500 inhabitants.

  • BROADWAY

    Broadway is a Town in Columbus county with -1 500 inhabitants.

  • BOLTON

    Bolton is a Town in Columbus county with -500 inhabitants.

  • BRUNSWICK

    Brunswick is a Town in Columbus county with -500 inhabitants.

  • SANDYFIELD

    Sandyfield is a Town in Columbus county with -500 inhabitants.

  • CERRO GORDO

    Cerro Gordo is a Town in Columbus county with -500 inhabitants.

  • BOARDMAN

    Boardman is a Town in Columbus county with -500 inhabitants.

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