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Living in Rocky Mount

There were 40 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Rocky Mount, a city in the United States, had a population of 54,297 in July 2026. In July 2026, 42.3% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. Foreign-born residents accounted for 3.8% of the population in 2026.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Rocky Mount?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Rocky Mount.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$957 per month, while the median home value was US$165,700 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 49%, and the vacancy rate was 13% in July 2026.

What recurs every month4 published recurring costs, € per month
Rocky Mount recurring monthly costs, € per month€633Private kindergarten€71Utilities, 85 m² flat€67Mobile plan, 10 GB€44Internet, 60 Mbps€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited43.54 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Rocky Mount (Wayback Machine capture 20251205015823)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly632.7 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Rocky Mount (Wayback Machine capture 20251205015823)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB66.76 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Rocky Mount (Wayback Machine capture 20251205015823)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home71.47 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Rocky Mount (Wayback Machine capture 20251205015823)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$957/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent42.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct13.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,023 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Median monthly rent841.2 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count1,834 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.7% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 2,037 people of 55,120 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$55,534 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Rocky Mount is 8.0%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Rocky Mount 8.0%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd55,534 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct64.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct80.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct1.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct17.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct4.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary2,583 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)20Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,107 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov18Official
Unemployment rate8 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Rocky Mount. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Rocky Mount. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct87.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools43 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct23.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents40 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate3,131 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Rocky Mount when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesRocky Mount highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Rocky Mount highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,745Rocky Mount4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents4,745 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting10Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents787.7 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Safety City Violent Crime Count366 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute20.64 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct1.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct0.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportRWI3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official
Distance to nearest airport13 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Rocky Mount. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Rocky Mount.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rocky Mount average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND31°-1°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Rocky Mount average monthly precipitation, mm0357010514088731028484105133122134857381JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Rocky Mount annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.3PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Rocky Mount is 6.3 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7Rocky Mount 6.3252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.27 µg/m³31 Dec 2024aqs.epa.gov19Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 10.17 · Feb 12 · Mar 16.06 · Apr 21.78 · May 25.56 · Jun 29.61 · Jul 31.33 · Aug 29.61 · Sep 27.39 · Oct 22.33 · Nov 18.17 · Dec 12.78 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -0.778 · Feb -0.167 · Mar 3.39 · Apr 8.5 · May 13.89 · Jun 18.56 · Jul 20.72 · Aug 19.67 · Sep 16.78 · Oct 9.83 · Nov 3.78 · Dec 0.944 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
Average temperature by monthJan 4.72 · Feb 5.89 · Mar 9.72 · Apr 15.17 · May 19.72 · Jun 24.11 · Jul 26.06 · Aug 24.61 · Sep 22.06 · Oct 16.11 · Nov 10.94 · Dec 6.83 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 87.88 · Feb 73.15 · Mar 101.9 · Apr 83.57 · May 84.07 · Jun 105.2 · Jul 132.8 · Aug 122.4 · Sep 134.1 · Oct 85.09 · Nov 72.9 · Dec 80.77 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00317395 (ROCKY MT)15Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M348.7 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M37.92 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm995.4 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul27.14 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature16.63 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan8.95 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Tinley Park55,140 residentsBerwyn55,001 residentsApple Valley55,248 residentsYucaipa54,953 residentsChicopee55,310 residentsPlacentia54,911 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Rocky Mount residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96.3%Foreign residents 3.7%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share2.02 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents2,037 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G09 Ntd Service Area Population53,713 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Population density470.4 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population55,120 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program17Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population54,581 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Is Rocky Mount a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker43%strong on work, weak on safety · range 33–53%
Skilled employee59%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–69%
Student44%strong on education, weak on work · range 33–55%
Family39%strong on family, weak on cost · range 29–49%
Retirement40%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 28–52%
Foreign residents2,037 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population55,120 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent42.25 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent841.2 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,023 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary2,583 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd165,700 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes49.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour59.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad3.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct1.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct2.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct66.89 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct79.8 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct11.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct22.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct88.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Unlinked Passenger Trips 2022286,769 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Vehicles Operated Max Service 202226 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus23,392 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct8.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct76.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Rocky Mount?

The median gross salary is 3,107 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Rocky Mount?

The unemployment rate is 8 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Rocky Mount?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.27 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: aqs.epa.gov.

How safe is Rocky Mount?

Police recorded 4,745 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Rocky Mount?

The published population is 55,120 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Rocky Mount?

2,037 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Rocky Mount a good place to live?

Rocky Mount may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  10. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
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  1. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00317395 (ROCKY MT) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. aqs.epa.gov aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-26
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  11. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  12. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Rocky Mount (Wayback Machine capture 20251205015823) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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