Rocky Mount, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Roanoke city County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
4,926
Population
721/sq mi density
$61,580
Median Income
$25,287 per capita
$181,400
Home Value
$276,448 Zillow
$861
Median Rent
31.6% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
140
Violent Crime/100K
3,467 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$61,580 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$181,400 home value, $861/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
140 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Rocky Mount enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.2 inches. The area receives 12.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,151 ft (351 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 721/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0044°N, 79.8848°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Roanoke city County |
| Nearest Airport | Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (ROA) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 83.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1 in |
Rocky Mount has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 37°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (5.0") and February the driest (3.1").