Roanoke Rapids, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Halifax County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
15,024
Population
1,516/sq mi density
$53,981
Median Income
$29,306 per capita
$129,400
Home Value
$132,688 Zillow
$816
Median Rent
29.1% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
897
Violent Crime/100K
3,408 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$53,981 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,400 home value, $816/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
897 violent crimes/100K (136% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Roanoke Rapids enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 141 ft (43 m) |
| Area | 10.0 sq mi (25.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,516/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4460°N, 77.6486°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Halifax County County |
| Nearest Airport | Halifax/Northampton Regional (RZZ) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in |
Roanoke Rapids has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (2.9").