Rockingham County, NC

County in North Carolina, South · ranked on 49 metrics

Rank among US counties

Rockingham County, NC is a county in North Carolina with a population of 94,720 (654th of 3,094). It ranks best for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 1,156th of 2,916), Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 1,285th of 3,092). It ranks lowest for Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (2,391st of 3,094), Median Household Income (2,278th of 3,093), Average Commute (Minutes) (2,159th of 3,094).

Population
94,720
654th highest of 3,094
Density
167.3
647th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
3.86%
883rd highest of 3,094
Area
566
1,780th highest of 3,094
Region
South
North Carolina

At a glance

Median household income
$57,053
2,278th highest of 3,093
Median home value
$168,600
1,806th highest of 3,092
Median rent
$810
1,994th highest of 3,090
Unemployment
4.2%
1,230th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
16.3%
953rd highest of 3,094
College degree
17.0%
2,391st highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
37.1%
1,735th highest of 2,916
No health insurance
12.5%
890th highest of 2,916
Average commute
27 minutes
936th highest of 3,094
Home broadband
85.0%
1,988th highest of 3,094
Climate
58.6°F average
39°F in January, 78°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +35.9
67.6% Republican, 31.7% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 22 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Totals that track populationCounts like “number of burglaries” that mostly reflect how many people live somewhere, so big places rank high or low regardless.More in the glossary →

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)77.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 572nd of 2,916
  2. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)16.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 862nd of 2,916
  3. Heating Degree Days per Year3,687
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    995th of 3,050
  4. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$810
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 1,091st of 3,090
  5. Adults with Obesity (%)37.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,156th of 2,916
  6. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$168,600
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 1,285th of 3,092
  7. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)26.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,524th of 2,916
  8. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)38.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 1,686th of 3,094
  9. Unemployment Rate (%)4.2%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 1,744th of 3,094
  10. Median Income$57,053
    Poorest Counties
    1,185th of 2,000

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults with Depression (%)26.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,241st of 2,916
  2. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)17.0%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,391st of 3,094
  3. Median Household Income$57,053
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,278th of 3,093
  4. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)19.7%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,068th of 2,916
  5. Average Commute (Minutes)27.0
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,159th of 3,094
  6. Poverty Rate (%)16.3%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,142nd of 3,094
  7. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)12.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,002nd of 2,916
  8. Adults Who Smoke (%)17.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,957th of 2,916
  9. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)85.0%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    1,988th of 3,094
  10. Cooling Degree Days per Year1,359
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,837th of 3,050

Profile by category

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Strongest category Health (45), weakest Economics (39). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 18 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

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    Compared on 17 of 18
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    Compared on 14 of 18
  3. Johnson County, MO85% similar
    Compared on 15 of 18
  4. Anderson County, TN85% similar
    Compared on 17 of 18
  5. Rutherford County, NC85% similar
    Compared on 13 of 18

Quick answers

What is the population of Rockingham County, NC?
Rockingham County, NC has a population of 94,720, 654th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Rockingham County, NC rank best at?
Among US counties, Rockingham County, NC ranks best for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 1,156th of 2,916); Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 1,285th of 3,092).
Where does Rockingham County, NC rank worst?
Rockingham County, NC ranks lowest for Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (2,391st of 3,094); Median Household Income (2,278th of 3,093); Average Commute (Minutes) (2,159th of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Rockingham County, NC?
Rankodex ranks Rockingham County, NC on 49 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

49 metrics with a value for this place, in 13 topics