Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Population 57,307

Rocky Mount is located in Nash County, NC. The population is 57,307, making Rocky Mount the largest city in Nash County.

There are 22 public schools in Rocky Mount with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Rocky Mount is very low , and there are 1 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Rocky Mount is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Rocky Mount property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Rocky Mount include Stony Creek Township, Dortches and Rocky Mount Township.

Rocky Mount Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 17.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 63.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.7%

Crime Rate

34.77% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 203
  • Violent Crimes: 788
  • Robbery: 191
  • Burglary: 780
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

98.50% Lower than national avg.
  • 1 offender in Rocky Mount
  • 0.17 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

988 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 32
  • Registered Polluters: 18
  • Superfunds: 13
  • Tanks & Spills: 925

Unemployment

High 8.4%
  • North Carolina unemployment average: 3.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 22 K-12 public schools in Rocky Mount, NC and 7 private schools. Homefacts rates Rocky Mount's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.

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1 Registered Offender search the registered offender database

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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Rocky Mount, NC

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17 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Rocky Mount, NC issued 17 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Rocky Mount, NC issued 26 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $620
  • 1 Bedroom: $637
  • 2 Bedrooms: $807
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,097
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,188

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Environmental Hazards

988 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Rocky Mount, NC has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Rocky Mount, NC is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.2 Average
    Rocky Mount, NC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 40.63°
  • February 44.1°
  • March 51.37°
  • April 60.88°
  • May 69.07°
  • June 77.26°
  • July 80.17°
  • August 78.66°
  • September 72.3°
  • October 61.12°
  • November 50.48°
  • December 44.2°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Rocky Mount, NC

Earthquakes
Rocky Mount, NC has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Rocky Mount, NC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Rocky Mount, NC has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Rocky Mount, NC has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Rocky Mount, NC: $35,918

Unemployment

Unemployment in Rocky Mount is 8.4%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 46.32%
White Collar - 53.68%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pat McCrory
  • Sen. Richard Burr
  • Sen. Thom Tillis

City Representatives

  • G.K. Butterfield
  • George Holding

Neighborhood Info

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1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

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