Roanoke Rapids, NC
Living in Roanoke Rapids
Bikeability1
Walkability3
Commute91
Public Transit1
Affordability96
Public Safety82
Airports48
Hospitals22
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools20
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
15kPopulation-1.1k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black35%
Caucasian54%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate31%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$38kMedian Household Income+$1.7k (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector66%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$112kMedian Home Value+$5.8k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$524Median Monthly Rent+$104 (2010–19)
42%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity60%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas2%
Utility gas34%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Roanoke Rapids
United States45
North Carolina20
Halifax County16
Property Crime in Roanoke Rapids
United States48
North Carolina30
Halifax County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (54%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump45%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 49 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Roanoke Rapids
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding39
Tornado19
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Roanoke Rapids, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Roanoke Rapids, NC
Cornerston Christian School
3 miles, NW
Halifax Academy
4 miles, S
Northeast Academy
20 miles, E
Brunswick Academy
25 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Roanoke Rapids, NC
North Carolina Wesleyan College
30 miles, S
Chowan University
31 miles, E
Barton College
51 miles, S
Virginia State University
56 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Roanoke Rapids, NC
Halifax Regional Medical Center Inc
1 miles, S
Southern Virginia Regional Medical Center
19 miles, N
Our Community Hospital
25 miles, SE
Community Memorial Hospital
33 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Roanoke Rapids, NC
Pitt-Greenville Airport
58 miles, S
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
75 miles, SW
Richmond International Airport
75 miles, N
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
80 miles, NE