Rocky Mount is an All-America City Award-winning city in Edgecombe and Nash counties in the coastal plains of North Carolina.
Rocky Mount had its beginning in the early part of the 19th century. It centered around the first post office which was established at the Falls of the Tar River on March 22, 1816. It was at that point that the name Rocky Mount appeared in documented history. The name undoubtedly derived from the rocky mound at the falls of the Tar River, which was also the site of one of the first cotton mills in North Carolina: Rocky Mount Mills was established in 1818. The Wilmington-Weldon Railroad was built about 2 miles east of the mill in 1845 and became the main connection for Rocky Mount to the outside world.
City Lake, located off Sunset Avenue at the Tar River, was first constructed as a Works Progress Administration project under President Franklin D. Roosevelt's administration in 1937. The lake has undergone many facelifts over the years, with a complete beautification project concluded in 1993. Joggers and walkers make a trek around a half-mile concrete path surrounding the lake, while others relax under the tall hardwoods and pines to feed the exotic waterfowl living around the famous site. Other amenities include a gazebo, piers, a bridge to the island, and a fountain. By day or night, City Lake is one of the most beautiful sites in the two counties. Called "a place for us to come together," City Lake has become a symbol of the Rocky Mount area.
In the Nash and Edgecombe neighborhoods, lifestyle choices dictate where residents want to live. You will find cost of homes in and around the City of Rocky Mount and the nearby communities of Tarboro, Nashville, Whitakers, or Spring Hope among the lowest in the country, while still maintaining an air of down-home living.
Housing Cost
When choosing a new home, several factors must be considered, including price, as well as location of neighborhood and style of dwelling. Many neighborhoods are situated in growth centers. Conveniently located near shopping centers and retail sectors, these homes, apartments and condos offer the newcomer easy access to schools, health care, churches, and shopping. Quiet neighborhoods with the peaceful tranquility of country living can be found in the on lying sections of the area for those who desire a more relaxing atmosphere. Whether raising a family, pursuing a career, or enjoying their retirement years, citizens will find homes and neighborhoods designed with their lifestyle needs in mind.
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $115,929
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 56,844. Rocky Mount covers 35.6 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 100 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 27801, 27802, 27803, 27804 - Area code: 252
Climate
Rocky Mount, NC climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 40's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 89.70 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 30.80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 21 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 21 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Rocky Mount is 45.84 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 4.69 Inches.
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