Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Rocky Mount is a city of 54,297 people in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, founded in 1816.
Why visit Rocky Mount
Townapedia lists 21 museums and landmarks, 29 parks and trails, 66 places to eat, 21 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include UEC Theatres, Bellamy-Philips House, Bellemonte and Belmont Lake Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Rocky Mount
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Rocky Mount
Rocky Mount is a city in Nash and Edgecombe counties in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The city's population was 54,341 as of the 2020 census, making it the 20th-most populous city in North Carolina.
From the Wikipedia article Rocky Mount, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks21
Bellamy-Philips House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
Also known as Oak Forest Plantation, near Battleboro, Nash County, North Carolina
Bellemonte
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Benvenue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Dortch House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.1 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Dr. Franklin Hart Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Farm in Nash County, North Carolina
Edgemont Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
National historic district at Rocky Mount, Edgecombe County, North Carolina
Falls Road Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Lincoln Park Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic district in Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Machaven
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Old Town Plantation
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Historic house in North Carolina, United States
Red Oak Community House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.2 mi
Building in North Carolina, United States of America
Rocky Mount Central City Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Rocky Mount, NC, listed on the NRHP in North Carolina
9 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds29
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17 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes66
Bustin' A Gut
Restaurant · Seafood · 2.0 mi
135 Southeast Main Street
Tu-Th 12:00-15:00,17:00-20:00; Fr 12:00-15:00,17:00-21:00; Sa...
Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q
Restaurant · Barbecue, Chicken · 0.8 mi
670 North Wesleyan Boulevard, Rocky Mount
Mo-Th,Su 10:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-23:00
Koi Pond Brewing Company
Brewery and winery · 0.8 mi
1107 Falls Road, Rocky Mount
Th,Fr 16:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Outback Steakhouse
Restaurant · American, Steak · 2.1 mi
210 Gateway Boulevard, Rocky Mount
The Tipsy Tomato
Restaurant · Pizza, Sandwich, Salad, Wings · 0.8 mi
7 East Elm Street, Rocky Mount
54 more on the map.
Where to stay21
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Rocky Mount Golden East
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
1340 North Wesleyan Boulevard, Rocky Mount
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Rocky Mount
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
651 North Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount
Affordable Suites of America Rocky Mount
Motel and hotel · 0.5 mi
1144 Independence Drive, Rocky Mount
Americas Express Inn Rocky Mount
Motel and hotel · 1.4 mi
307 Mosley Court, Rocky Mount
Candlewood Suites Rocky Mount
Motel and hotel · 2.2 mi
688 English Road, Rocky Mount
Churches and places of worship44
St. John's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 6.3 mi
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 3.4 mi
1830 Old Mill Road, Rocky Mount
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Place of worship · Jehovahs Witness · 3.7 mi
224 South Glendale Drive, Rocky Mount
First Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ
Church · Pentecostal · 2.4 mi
1600 East Virginia Street, Rocky Mount
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 1.9 mi
721 East Virginia Street, Rocky Mount
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
Church · Catholic · 2.1 mi
331 Hammond Street, Rocky Mount
The United House of Prayer for All People
Church · 2.5 mi
1330 North Raleigh Street, Rocky Mount
Shopping23
Gas and EV charging17
Schools, colleges and libraries45
Healthcare8
Map of Rocky Mount
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 31°F | 3.2 in | 1.9 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 32°F | 3.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Mar | 61°F | 38°F | 3.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 47°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 78°F | 57°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 65°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 69°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 67°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 62°F | 6.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 50°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 65°F | 39°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 55°F | 34°F | 3.2 in | 0.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rocky Mt 8 Ese (9 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
Edgecombe 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)
- 2021-03-03: Tropical Storm Eta (Severe Storm)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Rocky Mount-Wilson Regional Airport (RWI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Roanoke Rapids 34 mi north, about 55 min by car
- Greenville 36 mi southeast, about 57 min by car
- Rolesville 37 mi west, about 59 min by car
- Knightdale 40 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Goldsboro 42 mi south, about 1 h by car
- Clayton 42 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Henderson 42 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Raleigh 47 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Garner 49 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Kinston 49 mi south, 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
- The Imperial Centre for the Arts & Sciences ROCKY MOUNT NC, kkkkoly7, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kmart Rocky Mount, NC (7849158248), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Western Sizzlin Rocky Mount, NC 2, Mike Kalasnik, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Rocky Mount, NC (7849159390), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Kmart Rocky Mount, NC (7849157324), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chuck E Cheese Rocky Mount, NC (7849047336), Mike Kalasnik from Jersey City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Circuit City Rocky Mount, NC (7848960560), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hannaford Rocky Mount, NC (7848978590), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Hannaford Rocky Mount, NC (7848977474), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Sears Hometown Store Rocky Mount, NC (7849033458), Mike Kalasnik from Fort Mill, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rocky Mount Mills - North Carolina, Melissa Platero, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 521 Falls Road, Rocky Mount, Nyttend, Public domain
- City Lake Park Rocky Mount North Carolina, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rocky Mount NC banner, Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Braswell Memorial Library, Rocky Mount, NC, Mikereichold ( talk ) 16:11, 4 September 2008 (UTC), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greetings from Rocky Mount, North Carolina - Large Letter Postcard (5621704238), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1512 West Haven, Rocky Mount, Nyttend, Public domain
- Neighborhood analysis, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, page 35 (1962) (6126642551), Government & Heritage Library, State Library of NC from Raleigh, NC, United States, Public domain
- Neighborhood analysis, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, page 36 (1962) (6127189234), Government & Heritage Library, State Library of NC from Raleigh, NC, United States, Public domain
- Rocky Mount, North Carolina (1999), David Wilson, CC BY 2.0
- 19990205 27 CSX Rocky Mount, NC, davidwilson1949, CC BY 2.0
- 19990205 27 CSX Rocky Mount, NC (6620529959), David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Rocky Mount ECC, Kee1992, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rocky Mount Electric Power Plant, Nyttend, Public domain
- Rocky Mount Academy main gate, BillHPike, CC BY 4.0
- Battle House at Rocky Mount Mills, April 2018, Carl Lewis, Public domain
- Red Oak Community House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Rocky Mount Amtrak-ACL Station; Parkland, DanTD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Machaven front, Nyttend, Public domain
- Nash Street in Villa Place, Nyttend, Public domain
- ISS055-E-53939 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-53940 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-53938 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-53937 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-430356 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS021-E-28068 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Edgemont Elementary School - panoramio, Wallace Parry, CC BY-SA 3.0
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