MesicNC
A town of 143, settled in 1885.
Is Mesic a good place to live?
Mesic’s median age is 53.7 years, above both North Carolina’s towns (40.1 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Only 9 of the 291 North Carolina towns we compare have a higher January low than Mesic. Mesic has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
143 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Mesic: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Mesic, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Mesic.
Hurricanes leads a very high hazard risk in Mesic
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 99% of U.S. communities. Since 2003, 51 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Mesic.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Homes in Mesic are worth about $188K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Mesic home is worth about $188,000, up 14% in a year, 43% below the North Carolina typical home. 86% of Mesic households own their home, where North Carolina’s towns sit at 67% and U.S. towns at 73%.
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Mesic has 0.1 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Mesic for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are New Bern (21%), Bayboro (7%) and Alliance (5%). Half commute less than 26 miles.
| Mesic | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 13% | 13% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Mesic, expect mild winters and hot summers
Mesic has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. July afternoons reach 89°, January nights drop to 36° and snow is almost unheard of.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Compared with most of North Carolina and the rest of the country, more of Mesic’s adults have diabetes
20% of adults have diabetes in Mesic. Only 2 of the 290 North Carolina towns we compare have a higher share of adults who have high blood pressure than Mesic. 40% of adults have obesity in Mesic.
| Mesic | North Carolina towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 13% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 53% | 38% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 15% | 16% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 19% | 19% |
| What stands out | Mesic | NC |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.6% | 14.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 84.7% | 76.7% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 7.3% | 3.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Mesic
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Mesic
About 10 of every 100 Mesic residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across North Carolina.
100% of working residents leave Mesic for work
Where Mesic’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Mesic
Town in North Carolina, United States
Mesic is a town in Pamlico County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, Mesic had a population of 144. It is part of the New Bern, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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- Area
- 1.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 7 ft
Questions about Mesic
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Mesic, NC a good place to live?
Mesic has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.