At a Glance
Median Income
$39,283
$32,225 per capita
Home Value
$138,700
Zillow: $213,641
Median Rent
$787/mo
34.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
735/100K
4,398/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
25.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Roxboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Roxboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Roxboro a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Roxboro residents earn a median household income of $39,283 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,225. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 818 business establishments, including 51 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Roxboro is $138,700 , 51% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,641. Median rent is $787/month, with 34.0% 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 1968.
Safety & Crime
Roxboro reports 735 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 93% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,398/100K. The murder rate is 12.1/100K.
Education
20.7% of adults in Roxboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Roxboro has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population8,144
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density1,099/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$39,283
Per Capita$32,225
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty25.7%
County GDP$2,102M
Avg Weekly Wage$963
Housing
A+
Home Value$138,700
Rent$787
Ownership51.4%
Zillow$213,641
Housing Units3,922
Rent Burden34.0%
Crime
F
Violent735/100K
Property4,398/100K
Murder12.1/100K
Assault542/100K
Burglary1,072/100K
Health
Obesity43.2%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,159/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation645 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Roxboro was founded in 1855.
The median home in Roxboro was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Danville Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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