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Rodanthe, North Carolina

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Population in 2010: 261.
Males: 105  (40.4%)
Females: 156  (59.6%)
Median resident age:

54.0 years
North Carolina median age:

39.2 years

Zip codes: 27968.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $81,302
Rodanthe:

$81,302
NC:

$67,481

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $46,955

Rodanthe CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $461,813
Rodanthe:

$461,813
NC:

$280,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $423,359; detached houses: $420,748
March 2022 cost of living index in Rodanthe: 79.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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  • Races in Rodanthe, NC (2022)
    • 11762.2%White alone
    • 5026.6%Hispanic
    • 2412.8%Two or more races

Races in Rodanthe detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Rodanthe, NC City Guides:

Accommodations 1Parks & Recreation 10Relocation 5Restaurants 4Shopping 8Tours & Attractions 1

Ancestries: American (64.3%), Scotch-Irish (35.7%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 5 feet

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Virginia Beach, VA (92.5 miles , pop. 425,257).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (305.2 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Waves, NC (1.4 miles),
Salvo, NC (1.9 miles ),
Avon, NC (4.1 miles ),
Wanchese, NC (4.5 miles ),
Buxton, NC (4.8 miles ),
Manteo, NC (4.9 miles ),
Nags Head, NC (5.0 miles ),
Manns Harbor, NC (5.1 miles )

Latitude: 35.59 N, Longitude: 75.47 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 252

Distribution of median household income in Rodanthe, NC in 2022
Distribution of house value in Rodanthe, NC in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.1%
North Carolina:

3.2%

Tornado activity:

Rodanthe-area historical tornado activity is significantly below North Carolina state average. It is 75% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/10/1990, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 15.4 miles away from the Rodanthe place center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 9/28/1982, a category F2 tornado 31.0 miles away from the place center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Rodanthe-area historical earthquake activity is above North Carolina state average. It is 72% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 210.6 miles away from the city center
On 1/15/2019 at 23:30:48, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 177.7 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 193.1 miles away from the city center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 209.9 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 320.4 miles away from Rodanthe center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 213.7 miles away from Rodanthe center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Dare County (22) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 8

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 17, Flood: 1, Snowfall: 1, Storm: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Heliports located in Rodanthe:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rodanthe:

  • Elizabeth City State University (about 63 miles; Elizabeth City, NC; Full-time enrollment: 2,803)
  • Regent University (about 93 miles; Virginia Beach, VA; FT enrollment: 3,429)
  • ECPI University (about 96 miles; Virginia Beach, VA; FT enrollment: 10,694)
  • Norfolk State University (about 98 miles; Norfolk, VA; FT enrollment: 6,032)
  • Craven Community College (about 99 miles; New Bern, NC; FT enrollment: 2,712)
  • Tidewater Community College (about 99 miles; Norfolk, VA; FT enrollment: 20,975)
  • Old Dominion University (about 101 miles; Norfolk, VA; FT enrollment: 19,825)

Points of interest:

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Tourist attraction: Chicamacomico Historical Association (Historical Places & Services; 23645 Nc 12 Highway).

Dare County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.2 people
North Carolina:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

61.9%
Whole state:

66.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

7.6%
Whole state:

5.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.8% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Rodanthe:

Marital status in Rodanthe, NC
  • Never married: 35.1%
  • Now married: 46.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 18.1%
  • Divorced: 0.0%

For population 25 years and over in Rodanthe:

  • High school or higher: 100.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 61.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 16.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 1.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.9
North Carolina average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Rodanthe, NC (based on Dare County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant6,41021
Evangelical Protestant4,02335
Catholic1,7473
Other4524
None21,288-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 18
This county:

5.34 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 9
This county:

2.67 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

0.92 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 32
Dare County:

9.50 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 123
Dare County:

36.51 / 10,000 pop.
North Carolina:

7.57 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

8.6%
North Carolina:

9.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

24.3%
North Carolina:

28.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

20.0%
North Carolina:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Rodanthe:

  • WTAR (850 AM; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: SINCLAIR COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WCKO (1110 AM; daytime; 50 kW; NORFOLK, VA; Owner: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WPTF (680 AM; 50 kW; RALEIGH, NC; Owner: FIRST STATE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WRVA (1140 AM; 50 kW; RICHMOND, VA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRJR (670 AM; 20 kW; CLAREMONT, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE-PORTSMOUTH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WOBX (1530 AM; daytime; 1 kW; WANCHESE, NC; Owner: EAST CAROLINA RADIO, INC.)
  • WFTK (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; WAKE FOREST, NC; Owner: POSITIVE RADIO GROUP, INC.)
  • WGH (1310 AM; 20 kW; NEWPORT NEWS, VA; Owner: CHESAPEAKE BAY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WSMO (1120 AM; 20 kW; CAMP LEJEUNE, NC; Owner: CTC MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WWGB (1030 AM; daytime; 50 kW; INDIAN HEAD, MD; Owner: GOOD BODY MEDIA, LLC)
  • WPMH (1010 AM; 10 kW; PORTSMOUTH, VA; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rodanthe:

  • WWOC (94.5 FM; HATTERAS, NC; Owner: MAX MEDIA OF THE CAROLINAS LLC)
  • WYND-FM (97.1 FM; HATTERAS, NC; Owner: CONVERGENT BROADCASTING OUTER BANKS LLC)
  • WVOD (99.1 FM; MANTEO, NC; Owner: CONVERGENT BROADCASTING LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WCXL (104.1 FM; KILL DEVIL HILLS, NC; Owner: MAX RADIO OF THE CAROLINAS LICENSES LLC)
  • WOBR-FM (95.3 FM; WANCHESE, NC; Owner: EAST CAROLINA RADIO, INC.)
  • WOBX-FM (98.1 FM; MANTEO, NC; Owner: EAST CAROLINA RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Rodanthe:

  • WUND-TV (Channel 2; COLUMBIA, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
  • WSKY-TV (Channel 4; MANTEO, NC; Owner: SKY TELEVISION, L.L.C.)
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  • 3ft / 1.1mTotal length
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FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Rodanthe)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Chicamacomico Fire Dept (Lat: 35.584056 Lon: -75.466278), Call Sign: WGQ828, Licensee ID: L00442895,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.130 MHz, 154.160 MHz, Grant Date: 01/04/2002, Expiration Date: 01/20/2012, Cancellation Date: 03/24/2012, Registrant: County Of Dare, Manteo, NC 27954, Phone: (919) 473-3481

  • Chicamacomico Fire Dept (Lat: 35.584056 Lon: -75.466278), Call Sign: KNCH542, Licensee ID: L00442895,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.775 MHz, 155.925 MHz, Grant Date: 01/04/2002, Expiration Date: 01/20/2012, Cancellation Date: 03/24/2012, Registrant: County Of Dare, Manteo, NC 27954, Phone: (919) 473-3481


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • RODANTHE, Int Of Sr 12 & Atlantic Dr (Lat: 35.583500 Lon: -75.466333), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 95.7 m, Call Sign: WMR676,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6585.00 MHz, 6605.00 MHz, Grant Date: 01/04/2011, Expiration Date: 02/01/2021, Cancellation Date: 05/01/2015, Certifier: Steven T Campbell, Registrant: Holland & Knight LLP, 800 17th Street, N.W., Suite #1100, Washington, DC 20006-3906, Phone: (202) 955-3000, Fax: (202) 955-5564, Email:

  • Avon, Various Locations (Lat: 35.610444 Lon: -75.495694), Overall height: 6.1 m, Call Sign: WPNI324,
    Assigned Frequencies: 956.393 MHz, 956.393 MHz, 956.393 MHz, Grant Date: 08/11/2022, Expiration Date: 10/17/2032, Registrant: Virginia Electric & Power Company, 600 East Canal St, Richmond, VA 23219, Phone: (804) 389-9738, Fax: (804) 771-6570, Email:

  • HP-1051, Rodanthe, 24213 N Hwy 12 (Lat: 35.583500 Lon: -75.466333), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 95.7 m, Call Sign: WQJA709,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6635.00 MHz, 6595.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/11/2018, Expiration Date: 07/08/2028, Certifier: Wayne E Eberhard, Registrant: North Carolina State Highway Patrol, 4231 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-4231, Phone: (919) 948-7854, Fax: (919) 662-4444, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Rodanthe)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-181 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 90874, N90874, N-90874, Serial Number: 28-8690014, Year manufactured: 1985, Airworthiness Date: 08/22/1985, Certificate Issue Date: 03/28/2005
    Registrant (Individual): Mark R Dingman, Po Box 461, Rodanthe, NC 27972

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Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Rodanthe, NC
  • 100.0%Electricity
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  • 100.0%Electricity


Rodanthe compared to North Carolina state average:

  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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