Rockingham, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Scotland County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
9,094
Population
1,190/sq mi density
$36,695
Median Income
$24,144 per capita
$133,900
Home Value
$134,488 Zillow
$717
Median Rent
40.8% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
615
Violent Crime/100K
3,836 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$36,695 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$133,900 home value, $717/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
615 violent crimes/100K (62% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Rockingham enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.9°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 268 ft (82 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (19.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,190/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9386°N, 79.7603°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Scotland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hartsville Regional (HVS) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in |
Rockingham has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and April the driest (3.2").