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Rockfish, NC

North Carolina · Robeson County

Rockfish is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 3,807. Residents earn $63,046 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,807 Population 769/sq mi density
$63,046 Median Income $28,712 per capita
$191,000 Home Value $217,342 Zillow
$1,236 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
427 Violent Crime/100K 6,165 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$63,046 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$191,000 home value, $1,236/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
427 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $63,046
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $191,000
32% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 427/100K
12% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.0%
35% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,236
6% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.0%
6% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.9%
8% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 14.6%
18% higher than US avg

How Rockfish Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,807
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density769/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 59%
Veterans18.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,046
Per Capita$28,712
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$5,045M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$191,000
Rent$1,236
Ownership73.4%
Zillow$217,342
Housing Units1,440
Rent Burden24.5%

Crime

F
Violent427/100K
Property6,165/100K

Health

Obesity34.0%
Uninsured10.2%
Smoking13.4%
Depression25.4%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp60°F (16°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain48.6 in/yr
Sunny Days310/yr
Elevation226 ft (69 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.0%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score4.11

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute34 min
Broadband97.8%
EV Stations3
Libraries7

Is Rockfish a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rockfish receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Rockfish offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rockfish is $63,046, 16% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, indicating a healthy job market. 14.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rockfish is $191,000, 32% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,236 per month. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 427 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 6,165 per 100,000, 215% above the national average.

Education

22.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Rockfish enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 310 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Rockfish has a population of 3,807 with a density of 769 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles. The median age is 34.6 years, 11% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.2% female and 51.8% male. The city is predominantly White (59%), with 6.7% Hispanic, 18.7% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 92.5% of residents, while 7.5% speak Spanish. 18.9% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 13.6% of residents have a disability. 84.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

3,807
Total Population
769
People / sq mi
34.6yrs
Median Age
11% below US avg
5.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Rockfish vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 92.5%
18% above US avg
Spanish 7.5%
44% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rockfish vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rockfish is $63,046, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,712 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $884, 38% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 2,176 business establishments, including 189 restaurants. The cost of living index is 94.3, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 18.0% of workers work from home.

Income: Rockfish vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,046
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,712
Avg Weekly Wage$884
IRS Avg AGI$45,814
Gini Index0.505 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.9%
8% above US avg
Poverty Rate14.6%
18% above US avg
Establishments (County)2,176
County GDP$5,045M

Business (County)

Restaurants189
Healthcare289
Retail381
Manufacturing58

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,882
18% below US avg
Cost of Living94.30 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.51%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time34.2 min
Drive Alone76.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Rockfish is $191,000, 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $217,342, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 99.5% of their list price. Monthly rent averages $1,236 (6% above the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $981 for a one-bedroom to $1,161 for a two-bedroom apartment. 73.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,440 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1996. The average annual property tax is $2,882 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 24.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$191,000
32% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$217,342
Median List Price$329,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$329,900
$/Sq Ft$150
Homes Sold9
Sale-to-List Ratio99.5%
Price Drops18.8%
Inventory16

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,236
6% above US avg
Rent Burden24.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Homeownership73.4%
Owner-Occupied73.4%
Renter-Occupied26.6%
Housing Units1,440
Median Year Built1996

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,882
18% below US avg
Effective Rate1.51%
In Rockfish, 34.0% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 10.4% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.3% of residents. 33.8% have high blood pressure. 13.4% are current smokers. 15.9% report binge drinking. 23.1% are physically inactive. 25.4% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 17.9% experience frequent mental distress. 10.2% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,972. The dentist ratio is 1:3,153. 40.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 6.4 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Rockfish vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.0%
6% above US avg
Diabetes10.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure33.8%
Asthma11.1%
COPD5.7%
Cancer6.5%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.4%
4% below US avg
Binge Drinking15.9%
Physical Inactivity23.1%
Depression25.4%
Mental Distress17.9%
Physical Distress12.1%
Short Sleep36.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate84.8%
Uninsured10.2%
19% above US avg
Primary Care1:1,972
Dentists1:3,153
Mental Health1:347
Checkup Rate79.0%
Dental Visits66.0%
Premature Death18,938/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.4/10
Exercise Access40.3%
Healthcare Facilities289
Rockfish has a violent crime rate of 427 per 100,000 residents, 12% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 6,165 per 100,000, 215% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 59 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Rockfish receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Rockfish vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent426.9/100K
12% above US avg

Property Crime

Total Property6,165.0/100K
215% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)59
Avg Accident Severity0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Rockfish enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (12.8 km²)
Population Density769/sq mi
Coordinates34.9906°N, 79.0701°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRobeson County County
Nearest AirportFayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (FAY)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.51"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.4 / 100
Community Resilience14.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Mar 26, 2019.

Mar 21, 2011 9 km S of Cordova, North Carolina M2.9 72 km
Jul 12, 1993 5 km SW of Greensboro, North Carolina M2.7 135 km
Mar 26, 2019 8 km E of Archdale, North Carolina M2.5 127 km
Jul 29, 2012 7 km NNW of Wallace, South Carolina M2.5 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

21 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Ian (2022, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 1 188 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 132 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 207 km
2018 Florence Category 2 126 km
2016 Matthew Category 1 164 km
2014 Arthur Category 2 196 km
2011 Irene Category 1 228 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 188 km
2004 Alex Category 2 252 km
2004 Charley Category 1 137 km
2004 Gaston Category 1 227 km
2003 Isabel Category 2 208 km
1999 Irene Category 2 234 km
1999 Floyd Category 2 145 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 269 km
1998 Bonnie Category 3 141 km
1996 Fran Category 3 41 km
1996 Bertha Category 2 134 km
1989 Hugo Category 4 188 km
1986 Charley Category 1 235 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

354 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 49 fatalities, 1,552 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 7, 1995 EF4 98 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 73 km 7
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 63 km 4
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 75 km 3
Mar 28, 1984 EF4 90 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF4 37 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 45 km 6
Apr 16, 2011 EF3 7 km 2
Nov 23, 1992 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 28, 1984 EF3 26 km 12
May 20, 1980 EF3 82 km 0
Feb 22, 1971 EF3 17 km 2
Apr 18, 1969 EF3 52 km 0
Aug 29, 1964 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF3 92 km 0
Aug 7, 2024 EF2 91 km 0
Apr 13, 2020 EF2 84 km 0
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 41 km 3
Apr 16, 2011 EF2 56 km 1
Apr 6, 2009 EF2 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,968 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 UNNAMED 3,968 66 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,743 66 km
1986 UNNAMED 2,642 55 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,989 90 km
2007 LONGBRANCH-ROBESON COMPLEX 1,944 50 km
2021 SLATES CHURCH FIRE 1,824 37 km
2016 COUNTY LINE ROAD FIRE 1,704 40 km
2006 OVERHILLS 1,436 27 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,319 63 km
2010 CHUCKS FIRST BIG ONE 1,252 40 km
2018 STRAUSBURG ROAD 1,219 37 km
2017 GARDNER FARM LANE 1,112 39 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,090 46 km
2011 VALENTINE 1,083 31 km
2024 HORSESHOE LAKE 990 41 km
2002 UNNAMED 889 89 km
2022 CEDAR CREEK 872 36 km
2009 UNNAMED 871 46 km
1993 UNNAMED 835 79 km
1997 UNNAMED 823 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
March 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
May 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.5 in Warmest, Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 5.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.9 in Driest
December 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in

Rockfish has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.5") and November the driest (2.9").

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Rockfish is located in Robeson County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35% below the national average of 33.7%. 91.8% have completed high school. 4.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 4.1 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 63.5% of the vote, a 27.7-point margin. 97.8% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 3 EV charging stations. There are 7 public libraries serving the community. 289 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 76.4% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.5%
D 35.8%

Winner: Republican by 27.7 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)59
Avg Accident Severity0.0 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.0%
35% below US avg
High School+91.8%
Graduate Degree+4.2%
School Test Score4.11
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density769/sq mi
Total Area5.0 sq mi
CountyRobeson County County

Services

Broadband Access97.8%
Avg Download Speed122.3 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed14.5 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations4
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities289
Restaurants189
Retail Stores381

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute34.2 min
Drive Alone76.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home18.0%
Average costs for common services in Rockfish. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $236 ($141–$377)
Specialist Visit $330 ($189–$519)
Urgent Care Visit $189 ($94–$330)
Emergency Room Visit $2,075 ($754–$4,715)
Dental Cleaning $123 ($71–$189)
Dental Filling $236 ($141–$377)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $42 ($24–$71)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $71 ($47–$113)
Brake Pad Replacement $283 ($141–$472)
Tire Rotation $38 ($19–$71)
New Tires (Set of 4) $566 ($377–$943)
Battery Replacement $189 ($94–$330)
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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $94 ($57–$141)
Electrician (Per Hour) $85 ($47–$132)
HVAC Repair $377 ($141–$754)
HVAC System Install $6,601 ($3,772–$11,316)
Roof Repair $943 ($377–$1,886)
Roof Replacement $8,487 ($5,187–$14,145)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,415 ($472–$3,301)
Divorce (Contested) $14,145 ($4,715–$28,290)
DUI Defense $4,715 ($1,886–$9,430)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,415 ($754–$2,829)
Will Preparation $472 ($189–$943)
Trust Preparation $2,358 ($943–$4,715)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $24 ($14–$42)
Women's Haircut $52 ($28–$94)
Hair Coloring (Full) $141 ($71–$236)
Manicure $24 ($14–$42)
Pedicure $38 ($24–$61)
Massage (1 Hour) $75 ($47–$123)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.87 ($2.83–$5.19)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.30 ($2.36–$4.72)
Loaf of Bread $3.58 ($2.36–$5.19)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.24 ($2.83–$6.13)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.19 ($3.77–$7.07)
Rice (per lb) $0.94 ($0.57–$1.70)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $132 ($75–$236)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $66 ($28–$141)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $66 ($38–$113)
Internet (Monthly) $66 ($38–$94)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $61 ($28–$94)
Cable TV (Monthly) $80 ($47–$141)
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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $189 ($71–$472)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,886 ($1,132–$3,301)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $66 ($28–$123)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $14 ($7.54–$24)
Car Registration (Annual) $94 ($28–$236)
Driver's License Renewal $28 ($14–$71)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,132 ($566–$2,358)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $943 ($472–$1,886)
After-School Care (Monthly) $377 ($189–$660)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $47 ($24–$94)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $943 ($377–$2,358)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $11,788 ($4,715–$28,290)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $57 ($28–$94)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $94 ($47–$189)
Dog Grooming $57 ($28–$94)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $38 ($19–$71)
Dog Spay/Neuter $283 ($141–$472)
Cat Spay/Neuter $189 ($94–$377)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$640
Toddler$561
Preschool$481
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$741
Toddler$474
Preschool$450
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Robeson County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance 7,501 360 $44,144 1.36
Manufacturing 7,283 88 $55,556 2.30
Retail Trade 4,927 411 $32,781 1.28
Administrative & Waste Services 1,604 99 $38,526 0.71
Construction 1,199 176 $52,905 0.59
Wholesale Trade 982 72 $58,667 0.65
Finance & Insurance 780 100 $57,321 0.50
Transportation & Warehousing 764 73 $50,325 0.47
Professional & Technical Services 607 132 $54,999 0.23
Other Services 502 164 $42,750 0.43
Real Estate 285 68 $48,395 0.48
Management of Companies 160 7 $129,822 0.25
Utilities 158 11 $102,659 1.08
Information & Technology 120 11 $61,280 0.17
Educational Services 88 11 $40,439 0.11
Unclassified 2 6 $16,500 0.04

Radio Stations near Rockfish

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
IAAH Radio - It's All About House deep house, house MP3 320 kbps
TALK 97.3FM - 990AM WEEB conservative, conservative talk MP3 56 kbps

National Parks Near Rockfish

23 national parks and monuments found near Rockfish.

ParkTypeFee
Bay Tree Lake State Natural Area State Park Free
Bushy Lake State Natural Area State Park Free
Carver's Creek State Park State Park Free
Cheraw State Park State Park Free
Deep River State Trail State Park Free
Dutchmans Creek Mitigation Site State Park Free
Hemlock Bluffs State Natural Area State Park Free
Lake Waccamaw State Park State Park Free
Little Pee Dee State Park State Park Free
Long Bluff State Park State Park Free
Lower Haw River State Natural Area State Park Free
Lumber River State Park State Park Free
Lumber State Natural and Scenic River State Park Free
Mitchell Mill State Natural Area State Park Free
Moores Creek National Battlefield National Battlefield Free
Mountains-to-Sea Trail State Park Free
Os-058 State Park Free
Raven Rock State Park State Park Free
Singletary Lake State Park State Park Free
Warwick Mill Bay State Natural Area State Park Free
Weymouth Woods-Sandhills Nature Preserve State Park Free
White Lake State Lake State Park Free
William B. Umstead State Park State Park Free

Museums in Rockfish

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
CAPE FEAR BOTANICAL GARDENARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER536 N EASTERN BLVD9104860221$1,307,975
AIRBORNE AND SPECIAL OPERATIONS MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM9106432767$829,809
NORTH CAROLINA CIVIL WAR HISTORY CENTERHISTORY MUSEUM$225,254
U.S. ARMY JOHN F. KENNEDY SPECIAL WARFARE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUMD-3206 ARDENNES ST FORT BRAGG9103969394$191,280
RAEFORD-HOKE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM111 SOUTH HIGHLAND STREET9108752279$185,666
82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATIONBLDG C-68415108 ARDENNES STREET9104323443$155,538
MUSEUM OF CAPE FEARGENERAL MUSEUM9104861330$32,860
ALL AMERICAN STRATEGIC RESPONSE FORCEHISTORY MUSEUM$10,941
1897 POE HOUSE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM9104372603
82ND WAR MEMORIAL MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUMBLDG C-6841 5108 ARDENNES STREET9104323443
FASCINATE-U CHILDREN'S MUSEUMCHILDREN'S MUSEUM9108299171
FAYETTEVILLE MUSEUM OF ARTART MUSEUM839 STAMPER RD9104855121
FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY PLANETARIUMSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM9106721111
JFK SPECIAL WARFARE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM9104367717
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE ARMY RESERVEGENERAL MUSEUM4710 KNOX STREET
ORANGE STREET SCHOOL RESTORATION AND HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION
PARKTON HISTORICAL RESTORATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION
RED SPRINGS HISTORICAL MUSEUM FOUNDATIONHISTORY MUSEUM503 EAST FOURTH AVE9108437300

Libraries in Rockfish

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
CUMBERLAND COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY & INFORMATION CENTER300 MAIDEN LN0.01,346,026

Farmers Markets in Rockfish

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hammond's Grandson's Produce7165 Ramsey Street01/01/2017 to 12/31/2017Thu: 10:00 AM-7:00 PM;Fri: 10:00 AM-7:00 PM;Sat: 10:00 AM-7:00 PM;
Hoke County Farmers Market 240 N. Main Street

Restaurants in Rockfish

11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Applebee's
China Wok Buffet
Cicis
Fuller's Country Style Buffet
IHOP
Mi Casita
Mikoto
Pad Thai Cuisine
Pizza Hut
Waffle House
Waffle House

Cafes in Rockfish

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caribou Coffee

Clinics in Rockfish

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DaVita Fayetteville Road Dialysis
Statcare

Dentists in Rockfish

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DentalWorks

Gas Stations in Rockfish

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell
Walmart

Banks in Rockfish

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BB&T
Fort Bragg Credit Union

Golf Courses in Rockfish

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bayonet at Puppy Creek
Gates Four Golf & Country Club

Breweries in Rockfish

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Dirtbag AlesBrewers3623 Legion Rd9104262537
Huske Hardware HouseAmerican Restaurant, Music Venue, Brewery405 Hay St9104379905Visit
Mickey'sBars, Bars & Clubs, food and drink, Bars & Pubs, Breweries & Brew Pubs, Venues, Bar, recreation, Tav5121 Bragg Blvd9108682043

Cell Towers in Rockfish

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
6310 Cliffdale RoadTOWER213
6310 Cliffdale RoadTOWER213
Adjacent to 410 Palestine RoadTOWER82
6801 RAMSEY STREETTOWER77
6801 RAMSEY STREETTOWER77
4366 Claude Lee Road (#85470)TOWER50
4366 Claude Lee Road (#85470)TOWER50
610 PATE AVETOWER47
610 PATE AVETOWER47

Bridges in Rockfish

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
CulvertConcrete continuous19644331,000F
CulvertConcrete continuous19943129,000G
CulvertConcrete continuous19643428,000F
SlabPrestressed concrete201649418,000G
SlabPrestressed concrete20222,90918,000G
SlabPrestressed concrete19769015,000F
SlabPrestressed concrete201310212,000G
SlabPrestressed concrete20187212,000G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete199414311,000F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete199414311,000F
SlabPrestressed concrete202149410,000G
SlabPrestressed concrete2008779,500G
CulvertConcrete continuous1992337,300F
CulvertSteel2004225,400G
SlabPrestressed concrete2002574,100G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete2019923,600G
SlabPrestressed concrete20191533,600G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete2017873,400G
SlabPrestressed concrete19841373,000F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete20202032,200G
CulvertSteel1999222,200G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete20202032,100G
SlabPrestressed concrete20081002,100G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete2018821,500G
CulvertSteel2004221,300F
CulvertSteel1952501,000F
CulvertConcrete1955311,000F
SlabPrestressed concrete201172550G
SlabPrestressed concrete2020102350G
CulvertSteel1955232F
CulvertSteel1960352F
CulvertAluminum/Wrought Iron/Cast Iron1970382G
Stringer/Multi-beamWood or Timber1970202F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete2013491G

Amtrak Stations in Rockfish

1 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
Fayetteville, NC472 Hay StreetTRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Rockfish

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
US ARMY FORT BRAGG1933 BUTNER ROAD BUILDING 3CUMBERLAND

Airports Near Rockfish

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Fayetteville Regional Airport - Grannis FieldFAYMedium Airport
Johnston Regional AirportMedium Airport
Lumberton Regional AirportLBTMedium Airport
Pope FieldPOBMedium Airport
Simmons Army Air FieldFBGMedium Airport
Adams AirportSmall Airport
Allens AirportSmall Airport
Bagwell AirportSmall Airport
Barclaysville FieldSmall Airport
Barker FieldSmall Airport
Bladenboro AirportSmall Airport
Brocks AirportSmall Airport
Brooks FieldSmall Airport
Buie FieldSmall Airport
C A G Farms AirportSmall Airport
Champion UAS Launch and Recovery SiteSmall Airport
Charles FieldSmall Airport
Clio Crop Care AirportSmall Airport
Columbus County Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Curtis L Brown Jr FieldSmall Airport
Dakota Air Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Dead Dog AirportSmall Airport
Dean FieldSmall Airport
Derby AerodromeSmall Airport
Derksen AirportSmall Airport
Dillon County AirportDLLSmall Airport
Dublin FieldSmall Airport
E T FieldSmall Airport
Eagles Landing AirportSmall Airport
Eastover Air Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Elkins FieldSmall Airport
Fiddleair AirportSmall Airport
Flyers AirparkSmall Airport
Fuquay Airport / Angier FieldSmall Airport
Gilliam-McConnell AirfieldSmall Airport
Grays Creek AirportSmall Airport
Hall FieldSmall Airport
Harnett Regional Jetport AirportSmall Airport
Holland Drop Zone AirstripSmall Airport
Laurinburg Maxton AirportMXESmall Airport
Loop Field Ultralight FlightparkSmall Airport
Luzon Drop Zone AirfieldSmall Airport
Mackall Army Air FieldHFFSmall Airport
Marlboro County Jetport - H E Avent Field AirportBTNSmall Airport
Maurey Drop Zone AirstripSmall Airport
Mitchell FieldSmall Airport
Montgomery County AirportSmall Airport
Moore County AirportSOPSmall Airport
Moretz Riverside Landing AirportSmall Airport
Mynatt FieldSmall Airport

Police Stations in Rockfish

4 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
315 North Main Street
Fayetteville Police Department
Hoke County Sheriff's Office429 East Central Avenue
Hope Mills Police Department
University Police & Public Safety Department

Grocery Stores in Rockfish

27 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Aldi 66104Supermarket7640 S Raeford Rd
Circle K 2720456Convenience Store8191 Cliffdale Rd
Circle K 2723047Convenience Store7910 Raeford Rd
Circle K 2723048Convenience Store9615 Fayetteville Rd
Dollar General 12220Other7369 Rockfish Rd
Dollar General 17688Other687 Brock Rd
Dollar General 25705Other4991 Rockfish Rd
DOLLAR GENERAL 6344Other147 Davis Bridge Rd
DOLLAR GENERAL 9427Other8150 Cliffdale Rd
Dollar Tree 2933Other7715 S Raeford Rd
Family Dollar 10485Other156 N Parker Church Rd
Family Dollar 3590Other9535 Cliffdale Rd
Fast Mart 14Convenience Store8594 Rockfish Rd
FOOD LION 470Supermarket8175 Cliffdale Rd
FOOD LION 810Supermarket9535 Cliffdale Rd
Murphy USA 7874Convenience Store7719 S Raeford Rd
One Stop Shop LlcConvenience Store2070 Strickland Bridge Rd
PMG SS 54 54Convenience Store8955 Arabia Rd
Refuel 1146Convenience Store7486 Rockfish Rd
Refuel 1151Convenience Store8385 Cliffdale Rd
Short Trip #2Convenience Store7383 Stoney Point Rd
Smart Shop 21Convenience Store1970 Wayside Rd
Sunlite Mini MartConvenience Store8108 Cliffdale Rd
Walgreens 19644Other7860 Raeford Rd
Walmart Neighborhood Market 3411Super Store8660 Cliffdale Rd
Walmart S/C 3595Super Store7701 S Raeford Rd
Zip-In-Mart IncConvenience Store9712 Fayetteville Rd

Post Offices in Rockfish

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Qwik Pack & Ship

Treatment Centers in Rockfish

16 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Carolina Outreach LLC - FayettevilleBoth910-438-0939
Community Based DevelopmentalSubstance Abuse910-488-5820
Cumberland County CommuniCareSubstance Abuse910-829-9017
Cumberland Recovery Response CenterBoth910-778-5900
Daymark Recovery Services - Hoke CenterBoth910-875-8156 x3011
Fayetteville Comprehensive Trt Center - ATS of North Carolina LLCSubstance Abuse910-864-8739
Life Net Services LLCSubstance Abuse910-745-8895
Luv N ArmsMental Health910-826-2273
Murray Fork ClinicBoth910-764-4750
On The Road AgainSubstance Abuse910-323-2875
Precious Haven IncBoth910-868-6092
Renew Counseling Center LLCBoth910-779-0454
Steven A Cohen Military Family Clinic - CenterstoneBoth910-500-1800
Sunlight Behavior Center IncMental Health910-864-2443
Thrive Addictions ServicesSubstance Abuse910-748-0061
W B Healthcare/Nu ImageBoth910-843-1997

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rockfish

What is the population of Rockfish?

Rockfish has a population of 3,807 residents and is located in North Carolina. The population density is 769 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 34.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.2% female and 51.8% male.

Is Rockfish expensive to live in?

Rockfish is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 94.3 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $63,046, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $191,000 (32% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,236 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Rockfish safe?

The violent crime rate in Rockfish is 427 per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 380. Prospective residents should research specific neighborhoods, as crime rates can vary significantly within the city. Property crime occurs at a rate of 6,165 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Rockfish receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Rockfish?

Rockfish enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 41°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 310 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.6 inches, with 2.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in Rockfish?

Rockfish has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.9%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $884. There are 2,176 business establishments in the area, including 189 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 34 minutes, and 18.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Rockfish?

The median home value in Rockfish is $191,000. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $217,342. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,236. Fair market rent is $981 for a 1-bedroom and $1,161 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 73.4%. The average annual property tax is $2,882.

How are the schools in Rockfish?

Schools in Rockfish have an average test score of 4.1 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 22.0% of adults in Rockfish hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.8% have completed high school. 4.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Rockfish?

The obesity rate in Rockfish is 34.0% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 13.4% of adults are smokers. 23.1% are physically inactive. 25.4% of residents report depression. 10.2% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 40.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,972.

What is transportation like in Rockfish?

The average commute in Rockfish is 34 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 76.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 18.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Rockfish?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Rockfish is 59% White, 18.7% Black or African American, 6.7% Hispanic or Latino. 92.5% of residents speak only English at home, while 7.5% speak Spanish. 18.9% of the population are military veterans. 13.6% of residents have a disability. 84.8% have health insurance coverage.

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