City safety & data profile

ReidsvilleNC

Reidsville, NC is a 14K-resident city in Rockingham County with a median household income of $42,921.

Rockingham County, North Carolina. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Reidsville, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Reidsville has a population larger than 23% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $138,800.

Data updated 2026-07-20

14K
Population
Top 77%
By size
$42,921
Median income
$138,800
Median home
21.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Reidsville

Reidsville posts a median household income higher than 3% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 97%
by median income, US cities

Where Reidsville income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$42,921 Bottom 3% higher than 3% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NC $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Reidsville, NC beyond the headline numbers

Reidsville sits inside Rockingham County, North Carolina, at roughly 36.35°N, -79.66°W. Population 14,067, $42,921 median household income. Median home value $138,800, median rent $822. Poverty rate 21.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Reidsville's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 45.7%, then short sleep duration at 40.6%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Reidsville from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
14,067
Reidsville
Median Income
$42,921
-37% vs avg
Median Home Value
$138,800
-39% vs avg
Median Age
42
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Rockingham County) - Reidsville's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
92K-1%
Median Income
$57,053+48%
Median Home Value
$168,600+64%
Poverty Rate
16.3%-9%
Unemployment
5.8%-54%

Economics

Economics indicators for Reidsville, NC
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$822/mo
Poverty Rate
21.1% +49% vs avg
Unemployment 6.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 21.8%
Work From Home 6.9%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 55.4%
African American 31.6%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
45.7%
Short Sleep Duration
40.6%
Obesity
40.6%
Physical Inactivity
32.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.5%
Current Smoking
18.5%
Diabetes
16.8%
Frequent Physical Distress
16.2%
Lack of Health Insurance
13.3%
Binge Drinking
12.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 50.7%
Annual Checkup 82.3%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
12.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.7%
Stroke
5.5%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Reidsville, NC? ▼
Reidsville, NC has a population of 14,067 people, located in Rockingham County, North Carolina.
What is the median household income in Reidsville? ▼
The median household income in Reidsville, NC is $42,921 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 21.1%.
What is the median home value in Reidsville? ▼
The median home value in Reidsville, NC is $138,800. Median rent is $822/month.
What are the top health concerns in Reidsville? ▼
The top health indicators in Reidsville include High Blood Pressure (45.7%), Short Sleep Duration (40.6%), Obesity (40.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Reidsville? ▼
The median age in Reidsville, NC is 42 years. 21.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Reidsville, NC is located in Rockingham County, North Carolina. With a population of 14K and a $42,921 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Reidsville area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Reidsville's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Reidsville area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Rockingham County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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