Roanoke Rapids, NC

Living in Roanoke Rapids

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 3
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Commute 91
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 96
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Public Safety 82
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Airports 48
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Hospitals 22
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Colleges 32
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Schools 20
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Residents

15k Population -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

$38k Median 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

$112k Median Home Value +$5.8k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$524 Median 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

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Halifax Academy
4 miles, S
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Northeast Academy
20 miles, E
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Brunswick Academy
25 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near Roanoke Rapids, NC

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Chowan University
31 miles, E
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Barton College
51 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Roanoke Rapids, NC

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Our Community Hospital
25 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Roanoke Rapids, NC

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