A town of 8,967, settled in 1784. A typical home worth about $135K.
The 3 things Rockingham does most differently from other towns.
1911 · Rockingham, North Carolina in 19116 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 8 places on the National Register.
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Rockingham servicemen celebration, 1919
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Ordered by what stands out in Rockingham. Another town gets a different order.
The typical Rockingham home is worth about $135,000, up 3.8% in a year, 60% below the North Carolina typical home.
About one in 5 of Rockingham’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Hamlet (6%), Pinehurst (4%) and Charlotte (3%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
0.5 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Wrc Hinson Gameland | 0.1 mi | 23 |
| 2. Browder Park | — | 13 |
| 3. Fallen Creek Park | — | 10 |
Rockingham beats the North Carolina average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 19.
| What stands out | Rockingham | NC |
|---|---|---|
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 14.9% | 8.1% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 26.1% | 15.2% |
| More adults without reliable transportation | 13.8% | 8.4% |
The public schools Rockingham’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 71% of North Carolina’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| L J Bell Elementary | PK–5 | 449 | C+ |
| Roberdel Baptist School Private | PK–2 | 164 | |
| Rockingham Middle | 6–8 | 606 | C |
Rockingham has mild winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 32°, and snow is almost unheard of.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.
Rockingham's reported crime rate is well above North Carolina's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 54 violent crimes were reported in 2024.
Where Rockingham’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
8 places in Rockingham on the National Register of Historic Places.
City in North Carolina, United States
Rockingham is a city in Richmond County, North Carolina, United States, named after the Marquess of Rockingham. The population was 9,243 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Richmond County. Downtown Rockingham is currently being revitalized as a part of a ten-year plan named "Shaping Our Future: 2023". The city is currently experiencing an economic boom, with new businesses opening in the downtown area.
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