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Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

Introduction to Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina is 37 miles N of Rocky Mount, North Carolina (center to center) and 72 miles NE of Raleigh, North Carolina. It is in Halifax county. The population of the city is 16,957.

Roanoke Rapids History

Early white settlers arrived at Roanoke Valley in the early 1700s. They were mostly English colonists who moved southward from Virginia. The fertile bottomlands of Roanoke Valley were ideal for farming. This led to the development of a plantation system. The area earned a reputation as being one of the best fishing spots in the world. Roanoke Rapids was named because of its location along the Roanoke River.

Roanoke Rapids and nearby Attractions

  • Roanoke Rapids Lake Park
  • Roanoke Canal Trail and Museum
  • The Centennial Park
  • Historic Halifax
  • Autumn Ridge Alpaca Farms
  • Farmer's Market

Things To Do In Roanoke Rapids

Roanoke Rapids is famous for several historical sites. The Roanoke Rapids High School building, which began operating in 1921, is still in use and represents many elements of Tudor Revival and Elizabethan Gothic architecture through its castle-like facade. The Roanoke Canal Museum is situated in a former canal lock building and is dedicated to the former shipping canal built in the 18th century. Roanoke Rapids Lake Park is a recreational area that spreads over 12 acres and offers facilities for swimming, picnicking, and fitness activities.

Roanoke Rapids Transportation

Flights can be availed from Richmond International Airport.

Roanoke Rapids Higher Education

Higher studies can be pursued at Vance-Granville Community College, Virginia State University, and John Tyler Community College.

High Points

Roanoke Rapids strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in North Carolina):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 9%Roanoke Rapids Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Roanoke Rapids Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Roanoke Rapids, NC

Comparing Roanoke Rapids to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in North Carolina (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population108
Racial Diversity75
Senior Citizens75
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Age of the Population64
Well-Paid Single Men24
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults45
Median Family Income35
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work46
Public Transportation Use47
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes73
People Living Alone76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Housing Recently Built53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime36
Low Property Crime24

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