At a Glance
Median Income
$61,580
$25,287 per capita
Home Value
$181,400
Zillow: $260,982
Median Rent
$861/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
422/100K
5,649/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
13.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
305 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rocky Mount a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rocky Mount residents earn a median household income of $61,580 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,287. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,548 business establishments, including 302 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rocky Mount is $181,400 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $260,982. Median rent is $861/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Rocky Mount reports 422 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,649/100K. The murder rate is 42.2/100K.
Education
21.2% of adults in Rocky Mount hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rocky Mount has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population4,926
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density721/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,580
Per Capita$25,287
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty13.4%
County GDP$10,061M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,206
Housing
A+
Home Value$181,400
Rent$861
Ownership62.0%
Zillow$260,982
Housing Units2,037
Rent Burden31.6%
Crime
F
Violent422/100K
Property5,649/100K
Murder42.2/100K
Assault126/100K
Burglary211/100K
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death15,725/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain42.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,151 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute29 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Rocky Mount was founded in 1786.
The median home in Rocky Mount was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 302 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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