Livability Score

71
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
The Honeybaked Ham
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) F
Veterans Memorial
Attraction
Rocky Mount Municipal Stadium
Stadium
UEC Theatres
Cinema
Food and Drink (32) F
ABC
Alcohol
KFC
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Goat Island Bottle Shop
Bar
Bojangles'
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Hwy 55
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Pizza Inn
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Fitness (2) F
Booker T. Washington Community Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (8) F
Lidl
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Anne's Donuts and Bakery
Bakery
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
America's Best Nut Co.
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
Parks (29) A+
Kite Street Park
Park
Marigold Park
Park
Eastern Avenue Park
Park
Powell Park
Park
Holly Street Park
Park
Jack Laughery Park
Park
Oakwood Drive Mini Park
Park
Braswell Park
Park
Buck Leonard Park
Park
Buck Leonard Park
Playground
Martin Luther King Jr. Park
Park
Stith-Talbert Park
Park
Western avenue park
Park
Western Avenue Park
Park
Branch Street Park
Park
Denton Street Pool
Park
Happy Hill Park
Park
Meadowbrook Park
Park
Battle Park
Park
Sunset Park
Park
Home street park
Park
South Rocky Mount Community Center and Park
Park
Rocky Mount Sports Complex
Park
Southside Park
Park
Shops (41) F
Speedway
Convenience Store
EP Mart
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Roses
Discount Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Envolve Optical
Optician
Speedway
Convenience Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Big Lots
Department Store
JoAnn Fabrics
Fabric
Circle K
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
E P Mart
Convenience Store
Verizon
Electronics
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Belk
Department Store
Ross
Department Store
Target
Department Store
Golden East Crossing
Mall
Books-A-Million
Books
JCPenney
Department Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Shoe Carnival
Shoes
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commute B+

Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Rocky Mount.
Public Transit Stops (2)
Stops & Stations B+
Rocky Mount
Transit Station
Tar River Transit
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.1% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Rocky Mount is 89/100 - which is 5% lower than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime F

Rocky Mount crime rates are 3,650 per 100k, which is 48% higher than North Carolina
Property Crime
2,769 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
881 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Rocky Mount is $42,691 - which is 12% lower than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$42,691 F
Unemployment Rate
5.2% F
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
RMFD Station 1 (HQ)
Fire Station
Rocky Mount Police Department
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
West Edgecombe Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Almand's Drug
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Rocky Mount home prices are $109,700 - which is 30% lower than North Carolina
Home Price
$109,700 F
Home Appreciation Rate
4% B-
Home Affordability
2.6x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The Rocky Mount graduation rate is 78% - which is 4% lower than North Carolina
School Test Scores
24% F
High School Grad. Rates
78% D+
Elementary Schools (20) F
1St United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten
Tar River Academy
Fairview Elementary
D S Johnson Elementary
Citi High School
Rocky Mount Middle
J W Parker Middle
Baskerville Elementary
Williford Elementary
G R Edwards Middle
St Andrew'S Espiscopal School
Rocky Mount Academy
Faith Christian School
Winstead Avenue Elementary
Englewood Baptist Weekday School
Englewood Elementary
Benvenue Elementary
West Edgecombe Middle
High Schools (8) F
Tar River Academy
Rocky Mount High
Rocky Mount Academy
Faith Christian School
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ratings B

Rocky Mount has an overall rating of 71% from 15 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (14)
From AreaVibes F
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Rocky Mount Area Facts

  • Rocky Mount has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Rocky Mount crime rates are 48% higher than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Rocky Mount is 5% lower than the North Carolina average

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Unconventional Vacations in Rocky Mount, NC 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 30, 2012) Rocky Mount, North Carolina, is the quintessential small American town combined with modern aspirational culture. As a lifelong resident of Rocky Mount, I am continually surprised by the seamless way that our pockets of high culture blend in with our homey, low-key lifestyle. Our ...Read More Arts Center at the Imperial Centre focuses on bringing arts to residents and tourists alike, with an emphasis on education. The gallery exhibits are on par with those found in more metropolitan areas, but they lack the stress and crowds inherent to stereotypically tourist-friendly cities. The Arts Center makes an effort to feature regional artists whose talent would otherwise go unappreciated. The gallery's approach to artists mirrors our attitude toward others. Here in Rocky Mount, we believe in nurturing people and encouraging them to flourish in their own unique ways. This approach to life pervades all aspects of this comfortable yet contemporary city.

Those who live in Rocky Mount know that the true asset of this city is its residents. Our residential neighborhoods are tourist attractions in themselves. Our historic, rustic buildings are a perfect window into America's past. Rocky Mount is not a shopping and clubbing destination. It is the sort of place one would visit for a quiet weekend of country living punctuated by excursions into our art scene. My favorite spot in the city is City Lake, a beautiful site for exercise and relaxation. The gazebo and bridge are artfully constructed. The trees and wildlife around the lake make the whole area feel like a haven from the hubbub of everyday life. The best kind of travel leaves one with the experience of having explored different lifestyles, and Rocky Mount, North Carolina, provides that for the adventurous and unconventional traveler. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Rocky Mount? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Kite Street Park
      Marigold Park
      Eastern Avenue Park
      Powell Park
      Holly Street Park
      Jack Laughery Park
      Oakwood Drive Mini Park
      Braswell Park

      Entertainment

      Veterans Memorial
      Rocky Mount Municipal Stadium
      UEC Theatres

      Food & Drink

      ABC
      KFC
      Hardee's
      McDonald's
      Goat Island Bottle Shop
      Bojangles'
      KFC
      Dunkin'

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Rocky Mount? Of all people who commute, 1.1% take public transportation in Rocky Mount.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Rocky Mount? The cost of living in Rocky Mount is 89/100 - which is 5% lower than North Carolina.
      Rocky Mount
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Rocky Mount? Rocky Mount crime rates are 3,650, which are 48% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      3,650 per 100k people

      57% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 28

      57% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      7%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Rocky Mount? The median income in Rocky Mount is $42,691 which is 12% lower than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $42,69123% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,54418% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      11% higher than the US average

      D Health & Safety

      Is Rocky Mount a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Nash General Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Almand's Drug
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Rite Aid

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Rocky Mount home prices? Rocky Mount home prices are $109,700 - which is 30% lower than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $109,70041% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $78218% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      51%

      20% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Rocky Mount have good schools? The Rocky Mount graduation rate is 78% - which is 4% lower than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      6% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      24%

      50% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      13% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Rocky Mount a good place to live? Rocky Mount has an overall rating of 71% from 15 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      71%

      15 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      28%

      14 total surveys

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