The Town FilesRoxboro, North Carolina
City in Person County · population 8,134 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $157,700
- Household income
- $36,553
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 45.3
Roxboro is a city of 8,134 people in Person County, North Carolina. The median home is worth $157,700, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). It ranks more walkable than 84% of North Carolina towns, more vibrant than 77% of North Carolina towns.
How Roxboro ranks
Percentile among North Carolina towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of North Carolina towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Roxboro is worth $157,700, below the typical North Carolina town ($228,900). Homes cost about 4.3 times the median household income of $36,553, which is more affordable than 32% of North Carolina towns. Median rent is $860 a month. 50.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Roxboro | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,700 | $228,900 |
| Median rent | $860 | $969 |
| Median household income | $36,553 | $60,458 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.3× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 50.7% | 69.5% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Roxboro
| People | Roxboro | Typical North Carolina town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.3 | 41.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.3% | 19.0% |
| Under 18 | 20.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.1% | 24.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 33.3% | 14.3% |
| Veterans | 3.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.2% | — |
| Work from home | 6.8% | 9.8% |
| Average commute | 26.1 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.1% | 89.5% |
Weather in Roxboro
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 26.4°F. About 47.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.4 inches of snow (typical North Carolina town: 2.2 in). Expect about 34 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 106 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Roxboro since 1950, compared with 13 for the typical North Carolina town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 16, 2011 about 4.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 16, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 45 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 20, 1998.
Severe weather in Person County since 1996
Person County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3637: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 11, 2025 | Tropical Depression | DR-4889: Tropical Depression Chantal |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3617: Hurricane Helene |
| August 6, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3608: Tropical Storm Debby |
| October 1, 2022 | Hurricane | EM-3586: Hurricane Ian |
Jobs and pay in Person County
Person County had 9,288 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,063 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Roxboro itself the ACS puts it at 13.5%.
Public schools in Roxboro
11 public schools with 4,434 students, about 15.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Person High | 9-12 | 1,138 | 19.6 |
| Roxboro Community School (charter) | 6-12 | 714 | 14.6 |
| Southern Middle | 6-8 | 480 | 14.1 |
| Northern Middle | 6-8 | 456 | 16.9 |
| South Elementary | PK-5 | 434 | 16.7 |
| Stories Creek Elementary | K-5 | 366 | 12.6 |
| Bethel Hill Charter (charter) | K-5 | 352 | 13.5 |
| North End Elementary | K-5 | 160 | 13.3 |
| North Elementary | K-5 | 136 | 17.0 |
| Person Early College Innovation & Ldrshp | 9-13 | 131 | 26.2 |
| Carolina Community Academy | K-1 | 67 | 9.6 |
Towns near Roxboro
- Butner, NC21.9 mi · 8,397 people · home $231,100
- Oxford, NC22.3 mi · 8,628 people · home $196,200
- Hillsborough, NC22.4 mi · 9,660 people · home $460,100
- South Boston, VA22.7 mi · 7,966 people · home $171,200
- Creedmoor, NC24.7 mi · 4,866 people · home $281,400
- Mebane, NC26.8 mi · 17,797 people · home $338,900
- Green Level, NC27.4 mi · 3,152 people · home $168,400
- Danville, VA27.4 mi · 42,590 people · home $119,100
Roxboro questions
Is Roxboro, North Carolina a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Roxboro scores better for retirees than 30% of North Carolina towns and quieter than 30%. 22.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.3).
How much does a house cost in Roxboro?
The median owner-occupied home in Roxboro is valued at $157,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $36,553, so homes cost about 4.3 times income. Median rent is $860 a month.
What is the weather like in Roxboro?
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 26.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.3 inches of precipitation a year and 3.4 inches of snow.
Does Roxboro get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Roxboro since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 16, 2011. The typical North Carolina town has had 13.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)