East Rockingham, North Carolina
East Rockingham is a community of 2,779 people in Richmond County, North Carolina.
Why visit East Rockingham
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 5 parks and trails, 21 places to eat and 6 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Bank of Pee Dee Building and Covington Plantation House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in East Rockingham
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About East Rockingham
East Rockingham is a census-designated place (CDP) in Richmond County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, East Rockingham had a population of 3,471.
From the Wikipedia article East Rockingham, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks9
Bank of Pee Dee Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Building in Rockingham, United States of America
Covington Plantation House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
H. C. Watson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic home located at Rockingham, Richmond County, North Carolina
Hannah Pickett Mill No. 1
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Textile mill in Rockingham, North Carolina
Manufacturers Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Building in Rockingham, United States of America
Richmond County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Courthouse in North Carolina, United States
Rockingham County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Courthouse in North Carolina, United States
Rockingham Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
U. S. Post Office and Federal Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Building in Rockingham, North Carolina, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds5
Restaurants and cafes21
Sly's Famous Diner
Restaurant · Southern · 1.2 mi
801 Broad Avenue, Rockingham
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza · 1.1 mi
1205 East Broad Avenue, Rockingham
Mo-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00; Su 11:00-24:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 1.6 mi
300 East Broad Street, Rockingham
Mo-We 08:00-21:00; Th-Fr 08:00-21:30; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 09:00-21:00
9 more on the map.
Where to stay6
Americas Best Value Inn Rockingham
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
516 South Hancock Street, Rockingham
Churches and places of worship9
Southwood Pentecostal Holiness Church
Church · Pentecostal · 1.4 mi
468 US-1, Rockingham
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Healthcare4
Map of East Rockingham
88 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 33°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 35°F | 3.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 66°F | 42°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 51°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 60°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 68°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 72°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 70°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 64°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 51°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 40°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 57°F | 35°F | 3.8 in | 0.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Hamlet (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Richmond County has had 15 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Mackall Auxiliary Airfield (HFF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Cordova 3 mi west, about 4 min by car
- Laurinburg 19 mi southeast, about 31 min by car
- Pinehurst 26 mi northeast, about 41 min by car
- Candor 27 mi north, about 43 min by car
- Southern Pines 28 mi northeast, about 46 min by car
- Biscoe 31 mi north, about 50 min by car
- Carthage 35 mi northeast, about 56 min by car
- Albemarle 39 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Monroe 45 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Fayetteville 46 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Covington Plantation House, Nyttend, Public domain
- ROCKINGHAM HISTORIC DISTRICT; RICHMOND COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- H. C. WATSON HOUSE, RICHMOND COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rockingham County Courthouse North Carolina, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Bank of Pee Dee Building2, Mauser1488, CC BY-SA 3.0
- HypochaerisR9, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HypochaerisR8, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HypochaerisR2, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HypochaerisR6, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HypochaerisR11, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HypochaerisR1, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HypochaerisR10, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HypochaerisR3, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HypochaerisR7, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HypochaerisR4, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HypochaerisR5, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- WalMart Rockingham, NC 3 (8159772973), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- WalMart Rockingham, NC 2 (8159806986), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- WalMart Rockingham, NC 1 (8159806258), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Harris Teeter Rockingham, NC (8159715817), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- HarriscTeeter Rockingham, NC (8159749376), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Harris Teeter Rockingham, NC (8159751744), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Harris Teeter Rockingham, NC (8159750982), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lowes Rockingham, NC 6 (8159743553), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lowes Rockingham, NC 5 (8159777682), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lowes Rockingham, NC 4 (8159742113), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lowes Rockingham, NC 3 (8159775936), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Food Lion Rockingham, NC (8159752650), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Richmond County Court House5, Mauser1488, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Richmond County Court House4, Mauser1488, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Richmond County Court House2, Mauser1488, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Richmond County Court House6, Mauser1488, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Richmond County Court House3, Mauser1488, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Richmond County Court House1, Mauser1488, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Post Office and Federal2, Mauser1488, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Post Office and Federal, Mauser1488, CC BY-SA 3.0
- U.S. Post Office & Federal, Mauser1488, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Methodist Church, Rockingham, North Carolina, Gerry Dincher, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Manufacturers Building2, Mauser1488, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Manufacturers Building3, Mauser1488, CC BY-SA 3.0
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