Lucama, North Carolina
Lucama is a town of 1,205 people in Wilson County, North Carolina.
Why visit Lucama
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail and 5 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Lucama Municipal Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Lucama
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lucama
Lucama is a town in Wilson County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,036 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Lucama, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Lucama Municipal Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes5
Aggie's Steak Sub
Restaurant
100 US 301 North, Lucama
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:45
Churches and places of worship9
Little Rock Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.4 mi
6115 Little Rock Church Road, Lucama
Davis Chapel Original Free Will Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.4 mi
6182 Lucama Road, Lucama
Lucama United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist
403 South Main Street, Lucama
Pleasant Grove Free Will Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.4 mi
112 Coley Circle, Lucama
History
The name Lucama is rumored by folk tradition to have been coined by Josephus Daniels around 1883 to honor three local women named Lucy, Carrie, and Mary, by combining the first two letters of each of their names. A U.S. post office was established in 1884, and the town was incorporated in 1889.
The Lucama Municipal Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
From the History section of Lucama, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries8
Map of Lucama
26 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52°F | 33°F | 3.8 in | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 55°F | 34°F | 3.0 in | 0.4 in |
| Mar | 63°F | 40°F | 4.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 49°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 58°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 67°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 71°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 70°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 64°F | 6.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 52°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 64°F | 41°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 56°F | 35°F | 3.6 in | 0.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Wilson 3 Sw Hcn (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Wilson County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2021-03-03: Tropical Storm Eta (Severe Storm)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport (RWI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 miles away.
- Wilson 7 mi northeast, about 12 min by car
- Kenly 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Elm City 14 mi northeast, about 22 min by car
- Goldsboro 19 mi south, about 30 min by car
- Smithfield 21 mi southwest, about 34 min by car
- Archer Lodge 21 mi west, about 33 min by car
- Elroy 22 mi south, about 36 min by car
- Wendell 23 mi northwest, about 38 min by car
- Rocky Mount 25 mi northeast, about 40 min by car
- Clayton 25 mi west, about 40 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
Loading what members have shared...
Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Lucama Post Office, Gerry D, CC BY-SA 4.0
Page built October 30, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us or suggest a place.