East Rockingham, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Scotland County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,177 Population 929/sq mi density
$33,206 Median Income $22,382 per capita
$102,700 Home Value $129,952 Zillow
$827 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$33,206 median income, 11.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$102,700 home value, $827/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher

East Rockingham, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$33,206
56% below
$22,382 per capita
Home Value
$102,700
64% below
Zillow: $129,952
Median Rent
$827/mo
29% below
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.2%
82% below
82.7% high school+
Unemployment
11.5%
219% above
24.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.4%
45% above
26.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How East Rockingham Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows East Rockingham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
44%
Home Value
36%
Rent
71%
Poverty
196%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
319%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is East Rockingham a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

East Rockingham residents earn a median household income of $33,206 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,382. The unemployment rate stands at 11.5% (219% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in East Rockingham is $102,700 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,952. Median rent is $827/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Education

6.2% of adults in East Rockingham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 82.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

East Rockingham has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,177
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density929/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born7.5%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

D
Median Income$33,206
Per Capita$22,382
Unemployment11.5%
Poverty24.3%
County GDP$1,560M
Avg Weekly Wage$962

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,700
Rent$827
Ownership61.1%
Zillow$129,952
Housing Units1,551
Rent Burden33.8%

Health

Obesity46.4%
Diabetes16.7%
Smoking26.2%
Heart Disease9.1%
Premature Death16,835/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
Elevation278 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.2%
High School+82.7%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute35 min
Broadband82.7%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in East Rockingham was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Hartsville Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.