Because thousands of small leaks add up to a major climate threat. In the vast web of natural gas pipes beneath Americaâs streets, leaks are a persistent challenge, with significant implications for our climate. Major leaks are typically fixed promptly. But when sufficient resources arenât provided for repairs, other leaks can go on for months, even years. In addition to wasting a source of energy, leaked natural gasâmostly methaneâis a powerful greenhouse gas. It is a significant contributor to climate change.
Hampstead, North Carolina. Hampstead is an unincorporated community in Pender County, North Carolina, United States. It is located between Wilmington and Jacksonville on U.S. Route 17. Hampstead is part of the Wilmington Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The table below compares Hampstead to the other 739 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in North Carolina by rank and percentile using July 1, 2015 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.