East Rockingham, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
3,177 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$33,206 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
74.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$102,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$372 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$498 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Richmond County
4
Rockingham Urban Area
4
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Richmond County
5
Rockingham Urban Area
5
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 41
Feb 2 0 45
Mar 4 0 52
Apr 2 0 61
May 2 0 69
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 4 0 77
Sep 4 0 72
Oct 4 0 62
Nov 2 0 52
Dec 2 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, NC State Senate District 29, NC State House District 52, NC
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Schools

Temple Christian School
1 miles, N • 5 star
East Rockingham Elementary
2 miles, S • 2.3 star
Ashley Chapel Educational Center
2 miles, W • 2.8 star
Rockingham Middle
2 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Richmond Community College
3 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Northeastern Technical College
18 miles, SW • 1.4 star
St Andrews University
20 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

McLeod Health Cheraw
17 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Scotland Memorial Hospital
20 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital
27 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Florence Regional Airport
50 miles, S • 1 star
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