At a Glance
Median Income
$43,750
$18,585 per capita
Median Rent
$900/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,061/100K
3,936/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
23.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Rocky Mound Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rocky Mound's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rocky Mound a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rocky Mound residents earn a median household income of $43,750 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,585. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 488 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Rocky Mound reports 1,061 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 179% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,936/100K.
Education
7.8% of adults in Rocky Mound hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rocky Mound has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population186
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density454/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$18,585
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty23.1%
County GDP$658M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023
Housing
A
Home Value
Rent$900
Ownership54.2%
Zillow$213,716
Housing Units69
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent1,061/100K
Property3,936/100K
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,460/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation446 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute26 min
Broadband48.0%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Rocky Mound was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Mount Pleasant Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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