Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina
Roanoke Rapids is a city of 14,856 people in Halifax County, North Carolina.
Why visit Roanoke Rapids
Townapedia lists 9 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 55 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Roanoke Cinemas, Roanoke Rapids High School, Garner Farm and Chockoyotte Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 30°F.
Weather in Roanoke Rapids
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids () is a city in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 15,229 at the 2020 census and is the largest community in Halifax County. It is the principal city of the Roanoke Rapids Micropolitan Statistical Area, and is also an anchor city of the Rocky Mount-Wilson-Roanoke Rapids CSA, with a total population of 297,726 as of 2018.
From the Wikipedia article Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks9
Roanoke Rapids High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
High school in North Carolina, United States
800 Hamilton Street, Roanoke Rapids
Garner Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Farm in Halifax County, North Carolina
Gaston School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
School building in Gaston, North Carolina
Roanoke Canal
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Canal in Halifax County, North Carolina
Roanoke Rapids Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Weldon Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
National historic district located at Weldon, Halifax County, North Carolina
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes55
China Lin Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.6 mi
317 Premier Boulevard, Roanoke Rapids
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00
Haggerty's Steakhouse
Restaurant · Burger, American, Wings · 0.8 mi
414 Becker Drive, Roanoke Rapids
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su closed
Panda China
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.0 mi
1201 Julian R Allsbrook Highway, Roanoke Rapids
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
Suka Sushi
Restaurant · Sushi, Hibachi, Japanese · 1.6 mi
277 Premier Boulevard, Roanoke Rapids
Mo-Su 11:00-21:30
Red Rabbit Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Bakery · 0.8 mi
404 Becker Drive, Roanoke Rapids
07:00-16:00, Su closed
EL Tenampa Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican, Grill · 0.7 mi
324 Becker Drive, Roanoke Rapids
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-22:30; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su off
Hunam Chinese Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese
1127 East 10th Street, Roanoke Rapids
Mo-Su 11:00-20:45
MayFlower Seafood Restuarant of Ronoake Rapids
Restaurant · Seafood · 0.9 mi
1330 Julian R Allsbrook Highway, Roanoke Rapids
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00
43 more on the map.
Where to stay10
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Roanoke Rapids SE
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
74 Premier Boulevard, Roanoke Rapids
Red Roof Inn
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
1911 Julian R Allsbrook Highway, Roanoke Rapids
Sleep Inn & Suites near Halifax Regional Medical Center Save
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
101 Hampton Boulevard, Roanoke Rapids
Churches and places of worship21
Grace Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 1.4 mi
589 NC 48, Roanoke Rapids
All Saints Episcopal Church
Church · Episcopal · 1.1 mi
700 Roanoke Avenue, Roanoke Rapids
Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 0.8 mi
900 Hamilton Street, Roanoke Rapids
Valley Community Church
Church · Nondenominational · 1.9 mi
1215 Julian R Allsbrook Highway, Weldon
Shopping12
Harbor Freight Tools
Hardware store · 0.7 mi
1122 Julian R Allsbrook Highway, Roanoke Rapids
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries22
Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy
School · 5.4 mi
4391 Highway 158, Roanoke Rapids
Healthcare2
Rural Health Group, Inc. - Roanoke Rapids
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.9 mi
2066 NC 125, Roanoke Rapids
Map of Roanoke Rapids
153 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 30°F | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 32°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 60°F | 37°F | 4.3 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 46°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 78°F | 57°F | 3.4 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 65°F | 5.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 70°F | 5.4 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 68°F | 5.2 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 62°F | 5.5 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 50°F | 3.6 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 40°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 34°F | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Roanoke Rapids (3 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
Halifax County has had 20 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
Halifax-Northampton Regional Airport (RZZ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Weldon 3 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Gaston 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- South Weldon 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- South Rosemary 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Garysburg 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Seaboard 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Jackson 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Littleton 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Gasburg 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car
- Henderson 43 mi west, 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
- Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, Indy beetle, CC0
- WELDON HISTORIC DISTRICT, HALIFAX COUNTY NC, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- ROANOKE RAPIDS HISTORIC DISTRICT, HALIFAX COUNTY, NC, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- ROANOKE CANAL, ROANOKE RAPIDS, HALIFAX COUNTY, NC, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- GARNER FARM, DAYS CROSSROADS, HALIFAX COUNTY, NC, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Gaston School, Frank Womble, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH, WELDON, HALIFAX COUNTY, NC, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
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