Environment in North Carolina
8 indicators covering environment for North Carolina.
| Indicator | Latest | Year | 10-yr change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Historical exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly | -4.36 Percentage change | 2025 | down 292.7% | 1986th |
| Historical exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly | -1.98 Percentage change | 2025 | down 261.1% | 1457th |
| Exposure to drought — Cropland soil moisture anomaly | -3.76 Percentage change | 2024 | down 432.2% | 213th |
| Exposure to drought — Land soil moisture anomaly | -2.35 Percentage change | 2024 | down 465.1% | 344th |
| River flooding exposure — Cropland share exposed to river flooding | 1.52 Percentage of agricultural land area | 2022 | up 4.0% | 1799th |
| Land cover and land cover change — Grassland | 25,188 Square kilometres | 2022 | up 6.8% | 157th |
| Land cover and land cover change — Loss of cropland | 1,004 Square kilometres | 2022 | up 45.1% | 255th |
| Land cover and land cover change — Gain of artificial surfaces | 1,194 Square kilometres | 2022 | up 94.7% | 133rd |