List of towns and cities in Wake County, North Carolina

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Wake County, located in the state of North Carolina, is known for its blend of vibrant city life and peaceful natural surroundings. The county is home to the state capital, Raleigh, and offers a wide range of cultural attractions, including museums, galleries, and performing arts venues. Nature enthusiasts can explore the county's numerous parks and trails, such as William B. Umstead State Park and Lake Johnson Park. Additionally, Wake County hosts events such as the North Carolina State Fair, drawing visitors from across the region. With its rich history and diverse offerings, Wake County is a compelling destination for both residents and visitors.

Wake County (NC) Statistics

Number of cities/towns/villages13
Population1,129,410
Area857 sq mi
Density1,318 /sq mi
Altitude350 ft
GDP$134.5 billion
Median Household Income$84,215
Poverty rate8.3%
Unemployment rate3.6%
Educational Attainment (Bachelor's Degree or higher)51%
Crime rate2,943 per 100,000 people

Environmental risk in Wake County, NC

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

Data obtained from the FEMA National Risk Index.

Wake County administration contact details

Wake County administration contact detailsNot available
County seatRaleigh
Phone number(919) 856-6160
Official websitehttps://www.wakegov.com
County clerkKimberley M. Batchelor
County fiscal officerChris Coles
County permits office or building department contact detailsWake County Permits & Inspections
County commissionerMatt Calabria
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Find below the complete list of cities and towns in Wake County:

  • RALEIGH

    Raleigh is a City in Wake county with -500 000 inhabitants.

  • CARY

    Cary is a Town in Wake county with -150 000 inhabitants.

  • APEX

    Apex is a Town in Wake county with -40 000 inhabitants.

  • WAKE FOREST

    Wake Forest is a Town in Wake county with -40 000 inhabitants.

  • GARNER

    Garner is a Town in Wake county with -30 000 inhabitants.

  • HOLLY SPRINGS

    Holly Springs is a Town in Wake county with -30 000 inhabitants.

  • FUQUAY-VARINA

    Fuquay-Varina is a Town in Wake county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • KNIGHTDALE

    Knightdale is a Town in Wake county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • MORRISVILLE

    Morrisville is a Town in Wake county with -10 000 inhabitants.

  • WENDELL

    Wendell is a Town in Wake county with -5 000 inhabitants.

  • ZEBULON

    Zebulon is a Town in Wake county with -5 000 inhabitants.

  • FAIRMONT

    Fairmont is a Town in Wake county with -3 000 inhabitants.

  • GREEN LEVEL

    Green Level is a Town in Wake county with -2 500 inhabitants.

  • ROLESVILLE

    Rolesville is a Town in Wake county with -1 000 inhabitants.

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