Rockwell, NC
Living in Rockwell
Bikeability11
Walkability3
Commute34
Public Transit24
Affordability88
Public Safety81
Airports76
Hospitals45
Colleges30
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Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.1kPopulation+403 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
72%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate33%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$9k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+10% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K35%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office16%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$125kMedian Home Value+$10k (2010–19)
20%Built 2000 or Later
$631Median Monthly Rent+$62 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K42%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity56%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
LP gas2%
Utility gas38%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rockwell
United States45
North Carolina20
Charlotte Metro Area22
Rowan County23
Property Crime in Rockwell
United States48
North Carolina30
Charlotte Metro Area27
Rowan County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump79%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 4 | 2 |
| Feb | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rockwell
Inland Flooding27
Tornado14
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rockwell, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rockwell, NC
Grace Academy
2 miles, W
Salisbury Adventist School
6 miles, NW
Uwharrie Learning Center
8 miles, E
St John's Kindergarten
9 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Rockwell, NC
Pfeiffer University
8 miles, SE
Livingstone College
9 miles, NW
Catawba College
10 miles, NW
Davidson College
25 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rockwell, NC
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
10 miles, N
Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast
14 miles, SW
Stanly Regional Medical Center
18 miles, SE
Lexington Memorial Hospital Inc
18 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Rockwell, NC
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
39 miles, SW
Piedmont Triad International Airport
46 miles, NE
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
94 miles, E
Fayetteville Regional Airport-Grannis Field
94 miles, SE