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Rocky Mount, NC
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Rocky Mount, NC
At a Glance
How Rocky Mount Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rocky Mount's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Rocky Mount a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rocky Mount residents earn a median household income of $52,927 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,511. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,447 business establishments, including 200 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rocky Mount is $148,300 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,241. Median rent is $919/month, with 27.1% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Rocky Mount reports 788 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 107% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,023/100K. The murder rate is 29.7/100K.
Education
21.5% of adults in Rocky Mount hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rocky Mount has 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.