Rocky Point, North Carolina
Rocky Point is a community of 1,020 people in Pender County, North Carolina.
Why visit Rocky Point
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark and 1 place to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Gov. Samuel Ashe Grave.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 33°F.
Weather in Rocky Point
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Rocky Point
Rocky Point is a census-designated place and unincorporated community in Pender County, North Carolina, United States. The population was 1,476 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Rocky Point, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Gov. Samuel Ashe Grave
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
United States historic place
Restaurants and cafes1
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping1
Food Lion
Grocery · 0.6 mi
8057 US Highway 117 South, Rocky Point
Mo-Sa 09:00-23:00
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Map of Rocky Point
14 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 33°F | 4.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 59°F | 35°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 65°F | 41°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 73°F | 50°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 80°F | 59°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 67°F | 6.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 71°F | 7.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 70°F | 7.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 83°F | 64°F | 9.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 75°F | 52°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 66°F | 42°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 59°F | 36°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Wilmington 7 N (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
Pender County has had 23 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)
- 2020-10-14: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-02: Hurricane Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Wilmington International Airport (ILM) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Burgaw 8 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Skippers Corner 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Northchase 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Hampstead 10 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Murraysville 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Wrightsboro 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Kings Grant 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- Porters Neck 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Bayshore 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Ogden 14 mi southeast, about 22 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
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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