Here is some useful information to help make your move or visit to the Roanoke Valley an easy one. Please contact us now! We'll mail you a relocation package that includes more detailed information than is listed here. Contact the Chamber at 252-537-3513.
Location
The Roanoke Valley is located in northeastern North Carolina along Interstate 95. We are just south of the Virginia state line and approximately 90 miles west of the Atlantic coast. Halifax County encompasses 732 square miles, and Northampton County covers 549 square miles. Driving time to both Raleigh, NC, and Richmond, VA, is approximately 90 minutes. Washington, D.C. is a three-hour drive.
Climate
Annual Average Temperature 69 (high) 47 (low)
January Average Temperature 50.3 (high) 29.7 (low)
July Average Temperature 88.7 (high) 68.5 (low)
Annual Average Rainfall 41.64"
Annual Average Snowfall 6.0"
Population (2020 Census)
Halifax County 48,622
Northampton County 17,471
Conway 752
Enfield 1,864
Garysburg 904
Gaston 1,008
Halifax 170
Hobgood 268
Jackson 430
Lasker 64
Littleton 559
Rich Square 894
Roanoke Rapids 15,229
Scotland Neck 1,640
Seaboard 542
Severn 191
Weldon 1,444
Woodland 557
Labor
NC Employment Security Commission
Transportation
Airports - Local/Regional:
Halifax/Northampton Regional Airport
Commercial:
Raleigh-Durham (90-minute drive)
Richmond (90-minute drive)
Rocky Mount-Wilson (60-minute drive)
Rail Service:
CSX (Freight only)
Amtrak (Rocky Mount)
Utilities:
Water & Sewer:
Halifax County Water Dept. (252) 583-1451
Roanoke Rapids Sanitary District (252) 537-9137
Town of Weldon (252) 536-3478
Northampton County Water System (252) 534-3811
Telephone:
Spectrum (855) 860-9068
Brightspeed (833) 692-7773
Electricity:
Dominion NC Power (888) 667-3000
Roanoke Electric Cooperative (800) 433-2236
Halifax Electric Membership Corp. (252) 445-5111
Duke Energy (800-452-2777)
Electricities
The following municipalities each provide electricity to their residents and should be contacted directly for service: Enfield, Hobgood, & Scotland Neck
Natural Gas Supplier:
Piedmont Natural Gas (800) 275-6264
Cable Television:
Spectrum (855) 860-9068
Brightspeed (833) 692-7773
Taxes:
(per $100 assessed value)
Halifax County .70
Northampton County .92
Enfield .93
Conway .83
Halifax .70
Garysburg .60
Hobgood .72
Gaston .60
Littleton .76
Jackson .92
Roanoke Rapids 1.381
Lasker 1.08
Scotland Neck .73
Rich Square .75
Weldon .72
Seaboard .50
Severn .35
Woodland .84
Town taxes are in addition to county tax. Sales tax is 7% (4.5% for the state and 2.5% for the county). All municipalities in Halifax and Northampton Counties levy solid waste/solid waste tipping fees. The Roanoke Rapids Graded School District has a separate school tax of .24 cents per $100. The Weldon School District levies .20 cents per $100 for school taxes.
Education:
Public Schools
Halifax County (252) 583-5111
Roanoke Rapids City (252) 519-7100
Weldon City (252) 536-4821
Northampton County (252) 534-1371
Charter Schools:
KIPP Gaston College Prep (252) 308-6932
Private Schools:
Halifax Academy (252) 537-8527
Northeast Academy (252) 539-2461
Hobgood Academy (252) 826-4116
Victory Christian Academy (252) 535-3007
Post-Secondary:
Halifax Community College (252) 536-2551
Health Care:
Rural Health Group (252) 536-5000 Main
Rural Health Group - Halifax Specialist - Roanoke Rapids
Rural Health Group - ECU Health - Roanoke Rapids
Rural Health Group - Family Practice - Roanoke Rapids
Rural Health Group - Dental - Roanoke Rapids
Rural Health Group - Drugco Express - Roanoke Rapids
Rural Health Group - Women's Clinic - Roanoke Rapids
Rural Health Group - Enfield
Rural Health Group - Littleton
Rural Health Group - Jackson
Rural Health Group - Rich Square
Rural Health Group - Scotland Neck
Rural Health Group - Henderson
Rural Health Group - Hollister
Rural Health Group - Norlina
Rural Health Group - Whitakers
Hospitals:
Roanoke Rapids
ECU - North (252) 535-8011
206 private rooms
16 intensive care beds
Birthing Center
County Health Departments
Halifax County (252) 583-5021
Northampton County (252) 534-5841
Media:
Newspapers
The Herald (Daily) (252) 537-2505
Littleton Observer (Weekly) (252) 586-6397
Lake Gaston Gazette (Weekly) (252) 586-2700
Radio Stations
WZRU FM 90.1-90.5
WPTM FM 102.3
WCBT AM 1230
WYAL AM 1280
WSMY AM 1400
WEZU 95.9
WTRG FM 97.9
WRTP FM 88.5
Real Estate:
Click here for Real Estate Companies in the Roanoke Valley
Work Environment
The Roanoke Valley's work environment consists of a strong industrial base. The area's history as an industrial community can be traced back over 100 years. Today, paper continues to be one of the Roanoke Valley's major manufactured products, along with molded plastics, wood products, and fabricated metal. The area also has a strong agricultural tradition and is one of the state's leading producers of cotton and peanuts.
Attractions
Southern charm, rich history, a spectacular natural setting and mouth-watering dining are just a few of the the delights that await you in the Roanoke Valley. Often called North Carolina's "cradle of history," Historic Halifax is the birthplace of the Halifax Resolves, a document that gave rise to the creation of the Declaration of Independence. This state historic site is a "must see" for everyone in our area. The natural landscape also provides a wealth of recreational activities. From Lake Gaston, a 34-mile man-made lake, to Medoc Mountain State Park, a 2,300-acre natural wildlife preserve, there is something for everyone to enjoy
Shopping
Most communities offer uptown/downtown shopping, in addition to several shopping centers in Roanoke Rapids.
Bolling Springs Shopping Center
Forrest Hills Shopping Center
Great Falls Shopping Center
Lakeview Plaza Shopping Center
Oakland Shopping Center
Park Plaza
Plaza Shopping Center
Riverside Mill Antique and Craft Mall
Premier Landing
Village Corner Shopping Center
We Look forward to your visit! If you need any other information please give us a call at 252-537-3513.
