Rocky Mount, VA
Living in Rocky Mount
Bikeability1
Walkability4
Commute75
Public Transit2
Affordability93
Public Safety68
Airports16
Hospitals49
Colleges59
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools82
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.7kPopulation-53 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age-7 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
57%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Black15%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate38%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household57%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$8.7k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office20%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$143kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$545Median Monthly Rent+$104 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity74%
Fuel oil, kerosene10%
LP gas8%
Utility gas1%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rocky Mount
United States45
Virginia30
Roanoke Metro Area29
Franklin County18
Property Crime in Rocky Mount
United States48
Virginia39
Roanoke Metro Area54
Franklin County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 4 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 43 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rocky Mount
Inland Flooding41
Tornado11
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rocky Mount, VA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rocky Mount, VA
Lifes Academy
1 miles, SW
Christian Heritage Academy
2 miles, S
Smith Mountain Lake Christian Academy
11 miles, NE
Faith Christian School
15 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Rocky Mount, VA
Ferrum College
9 miles, SW
Radford University-Carilion
18 miles, N
Roanoke College
22 miles, NW
Hollins University
24 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rocky Mount, VA
Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital
1 miles, S
Carilion Medical Center
17 miles, N
Lewisgale Medical Center
20 miles, NW
Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital
31 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Rocky Mount, VA
Lynchburg Regional Airport-Preston Glenn Field
44 miles, NE
Piedmont Triad International Airport
62 miles, S
Greenbrier Valley Airport
65 miles, NW