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Rockingham, NC
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Rockingham, NC
At a Glance
How Rockingham Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rockingham's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Rockingham a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rockingham residents earn a median household income of $36,695 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,144. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.7% 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 Rockingham is $133,900 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,952. Median rent is $717/month, with 40.8% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
Rockingham reports 449 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,961/100K. The murder rate is 11.5/100K.
Education
19.4% of adults in Rockingham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 87.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockingham has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.