South Rosemary, North Carolina
South Rosemary is a community of 2,475 people in Halifax County, North Carolina.
Why visit South Rosemary
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks and 1 place to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Roanoke Rapids High School and Roanoke Rapids Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 32°F.
Weather in South Rosemary
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About South Rosemary
South Rosemary is an unincorporated area and census-designated place (CDP) in Halifax County, North Carolina, United States. As of the 2020 census, South Rosemary had a population of 2,753. It is part of the Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article South Rosemary, North Carolina (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Roanoke Rapids High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
High school in North Carolina, United States
800 Hamilton Street, Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic district in North Carolina, United States
Restaurants and cafes1
Browning's Grill
Fast food · American · 1.7 mi
2066 West 10th Street
Churches and places of worship12
Iglesia Pentecostal
Church · Pentecostal · 1.1 mi
754 Thelma Road, Roanoke Rapids
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Everetts Elementary S.T.E.M. Academy
School · 1.8 mi
4391 Highway 158, Roanoke Rapids
Roanoke Rapids Early College High
School · 3.3 mi
844 Hamilton St, Roanoke Rapids
William R Davie Middle S.T.E.M. Academy
School · 1.8 mi
4391 Hwy 158, Roanoke Rapids
Map of South Rosemary
30 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 32°F | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 54°F | 34°F | 2.9 in |
| Mar | 62°F | 40°F | 4.3 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 48°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 78°F | 58°F | 3.4 in |
| Jun | 86°F | 66°F | 5.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 70°F | 5.4 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 68°F | 5.2 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 62°F | 5.5 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 51°F | 3.6 in |
| Nov | 62°F | 41°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 35°F | 3.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Roanoke Rapids Ap (1 mi away), rain and snow from Roanoke Rapids, 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, 9 miles away.
- Roanoke Rapids 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Weldon 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Emporia 19 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- Enfield 19 mi south, about 31 min by car
- Lawrenceville 22 mi north, about 36 min by car
- Bracey 23 mi west, about 38 min by car
- Norlina 27 mi west, about 43 min by car
- Scotland Neck 28 mi southeast, about 44 min by car
- Red Oak 29 mi south, about 47 min by car
- Rocky Mount 34 mi south, about 55 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 HISTORIC DISTRICT, HALIFAX COUNTY, NC, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
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