City safety & data profile

Roanoke RapidsNC

Roanoke Rapids, NC is a 15K-resident city in Halifax County with a median household income of $53,690.

Halifax County, North Carolina. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Roanoke Rapids, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Roanoke Rapids has a population larger than 29% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $142,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-22

15K
Population
Top 71%
By size
$53,690
Median income
$142,700
Median home
18.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Roanoke Rapids

Roanoke Rapids posts a median household income higher than 13% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Roanoke Rapids area.

Top 87%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Roanoke Rapids

Where Roanoke Rapids income ranks nationally

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

$53,690 Bottom 13% higher than 13% 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 Roanoke Rapids, NC beyond the headline numbers

Roanoke Rapids sits inside Halifax County, North Carolina, at roughly 36.46°N, -77.65°W. Population 15,345, $53,690 median household income. Median home value $142,700, median rent $858. Poverty rate 18.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Roanoke Rapids's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 43.1%, then obesity at 38%. 1 hospital in/around Roanoke Rapids, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

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

Population
15,345
Roanoke Rapids
Median Income
$53,690
-21% vs avg
Median Home Value
$142,700
-37% vs avg
Median Age
40.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Halifax County) - Roanoke Rapids'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
48K-12%
Median Income
$45,590+41%
Median Home Value
$106,200+23%
Poverty Rate
22.8%-17%
Unemployment
9.3%-44%

Economics

Economics indicators for Roanoke Rapids, NC
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$858/mo
Poverty Rate
18.4% +30% vs avg
Unemployment 8.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 22%
Work From Home 8.2%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 50.7%
African American 37.5%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.6%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
43.1%
Obesity
38%
Short Sleep Duration
35.4%
Physical Inactivity
29.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.8%
Current Smoking
16.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.1%
Diabetes
14.9%
Binge Drinking
13.3%
Current Asthma
11.8%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 57.5%
Annual Checkup 81.3%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
11.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
8%
Stroke
4.9%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
ECU HEALTH NORTH HOSPITAL
ROANOKE RAPIDS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Roanoke Rapids, NC? ▼
Roanoke Rapids, NC has a population of 15,345 people, located in Halifax County, North Carolina.
What is the median household income in Roanoke Rapids? ▼
The median household income in Roanoke Rapids, NC is $53,690 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 18.4%.
What is the median home value in Roanoke Rapids? ▼
The median home value in Roanoke Rapids, NC is $142,700. Median rent is $858/month.
What are the top health concerns in Roanoke Rapids? ▼
The top health indicators in Roanoke Rapids include High Blood Pressure (43.1%), Obesity (38%), Short Sleep Duration (35.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Roanoke Rapids? ▼
Roanoke Rapids has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Roanoke Rapids? ▼
The median age in Roanoke Rapids, NC is 40.3 years. 22% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Roanoke Rapids, NC is located in Halifax County, North Carolina. With a population of 15K and a $53,690 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Roanoke Rapids area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Roanoke Rapids's profile

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

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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 (Halifax County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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