Rockwell, North Carolina
Rockwell is a town of 2,782 people in Rowan County, North Carolina.
Why visit Rockwell
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks and 14 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include George Matthias Bernhardt House and Kerr Mill.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 29°F.
Weather in Rockwell
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Rockwell
Rockwell is a town in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 2,302 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Rockwell, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
George Matthias Bernhardt House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Kerr Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Grist mill in Rowan County, North Carolina
Lyerly Building for Boys
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Restaurants and cafes14
Los Jacubes
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.6 mi
966 West Main Street, Rockwell
Mo-We 11:00-21:00, Th-Sa 11:00-21:30
Alpha
Restaurant · Italian, Greek
Alpha
610 West Main Street, Rockwell
Mo-Th 10:30-21:30; Fr-Sa 10:30-22:00; Su 10:30-21:00
Johnny's Barbecue
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.7 mi
8640 US-52, Rockwell
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza
Domino's
609 West Main Street, Rockwell
Mo-Th 10:30-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 10:30-24:00
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 0.6 mi
Sonic
940 West Main Street, Rockwell
Mo-Th 09:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 09:00-24:00; Su 09:00-23:00
Subway
Fast food · Sandwich · 0.6 mi
958 West Main Street, Rockwell
Mo-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa-Su 08:00-21:00
2 more on the map.
Churches and places of worship6
Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Church in Rowan County, North Carolina, USA
Zion Lutheran Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Church building in North Carolina, United States of America
First Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.7 mi
Rockwell Baptist
8630 Hillcrest Drive, Rockwell
Shopping2
History
The George Matthias Bernhardt House, Grace Evangelical and Reformed Church, and Zion Lutheran Church are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
From the History section of Rockwell, North Carolina on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Healthcare2
Map of Rockwell
39 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 29°F | 3.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 32°F | 3.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 38°F | 4.1 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 72°F | 48°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 56°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 65°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 67°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 60°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 48°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 37°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 32°F | 3.5 in | 0.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Salisbury Hcn (10 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
Rowan County has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-26: Hurricane Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-06: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2022-10-01: Hurricane Ian (Hurricane)
- 2021-03-03: Tropical Storm Eta (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Mid-Carolina Regional (Rowan County) Airport (SRW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Granite Quarry 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Salisbury 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- China Grove 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
- East Spencer 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Spencer 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Southmont 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Landis 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Mount Pleasant 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Kannapolis 14 mi west, about 23 min by car
- Concord 17 mi southwest, about 27 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
- Rockwell NC 1, Jon Platek, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2012-09-24 17-20-58 321 Kerr Mill, Ncpappy, CC BY-SA 3.0
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