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Roanoke Rapids, NC
B
Population: 15,294
Home Price: $110,500
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Overview
Roanoke Rapids is a small city in the state of North Carolina with a population of 15,294. Roanoke Rapids has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
20.1 minutes
Walkability:
(F) Poor
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Roanoke Rapids, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Roanoke Rapids
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$24,827
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$43,704
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
6.2%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
20.7%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Roanoke Rapids
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
38.8
43.3
42.3
Gender
Roanoke Rapids
North Carolina
United States
Male
48.6%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
51.4%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Roanoke Rapids
North Carolina
United States
White
53.4%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
34.5%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
1.2%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
1.4%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
2.3%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
6.7%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Roanoke Rapids
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$110,500
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$525
$682
$801
Family Households
36.3%
36.3%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
42.6%
42.6%
26.2%
Homeowners
49.8%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
50.2%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Roanoke Rapids
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
11.7%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
35.0%
35.0%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
20.9%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.4%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
12.8%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Roanoke Rapids
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
30.2%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
31.5%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Roanoke Rapids
North Carolina
United States
Murder
27.9
7.8
3.0
Rape
55.7
49.1
38.0
Robbery
222.9
72.2
40.7
Assault
585.2
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Roanoke Rapids
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
1156.5
751.0
336.1
Theft
3608.8
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
153.3
184.7
167.1
Arson
7.0
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Roanoke Rapids, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
roanoke valley
sweet potato
hot sauce
meat
souvlaki
dishes
sushi
fried steak
restaurant
ice cream
fried chicken
bbq
fine dining
bread
fish sandwich
wine
cheese
meals
beer
herbal
roanoke valley
basketball
country music
duke basketball
rap music
collegiate
video games
nba
football
nfl nba
baseball
hiphoprap nba
nfl
hockey
teams
softball
wrestling
nfl rbsoul
parenting
soccer
nature
digital art
theatre
character design
poster
museum
posters
drawing
artists
library
murals
jewelry
designs
antiques
animations
collage
nft
curator
storytelling
composer
pokemon
video games
pokemon yugioh
adventures
anime
tv shows
hunting
pokmon
theme parks
youtuber
treasure hunting
usps mail carrier fresca
hiking
books
horror movies
legos
gaming
enthusiasts
fulltime
comics
roanoke valley
video production
multicamera
sports
production company
nfl nba
hiphoprap nba
multimedia company
tv
theme park
battle rap
theatre
tv shows
arts
theme parks
nfl rbsoul
comedy
marketing
podcasts
television
sports
summer
nature
pool
historic places
festiviti
hunting
arts
familyfriendly event
winter
fine dining
mountain
hiking
backyard
canal trail
beach
picnic
ski
rec
space
black friday
local walmart
shop local
amazon
yard sale
food lion
walmart
cvs
jcpenny
restock
restaurant
mall
coffee shop
retail store
mailboxes
tgi fridays
grocery store
reselling
warehouse
jewelry
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