Rocky Mount, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Nash County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
54,175
Population
1,197/sq mi density
$52,927
Median Income
$30,511 per capita
$148,300
Home Value
$188,603 Zillow
$919
Median Rent
27.1% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
765
Violent Crime/100K
4,044 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$52,927 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,300 home value, $919/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
765 violent crimes/100K (101% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Rocky Mount enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. The area receives 0.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 112 ft (34 m) |
| Area | 44.0 sq mi (114.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,197/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9693°N, 77.8038°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Nash County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rocky Mount/Wilson Regional (RWI) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 49.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in |
Rocky Mount has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.3") and November the driest (2.9").