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Rockfish, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Robeson County County
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
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. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 769/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9906°N, 79.0701°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Robeson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fayetteville Regional/Grannis Field (FAY) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 14.1 / 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)
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").