The beautiful and serene Roanoke Valley is located in northeastern North Carolina. It encompasses two NC counties, Northampton and Halifax, and is not far from the Virginia border. The Valley offers southern charm and a rich history along with great dining, historic attractions, entertainment and recreation opportunities, terrific schools and much more.
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Not only is the living delightful in Roanoke Rapids and the Lake Gaston area of the Valley but we also offer a great work environment. We have access to higher education with Halifax Community College and major universities nearby, a well trained workforce and a progressive business outlook. We are located at the intersection of I-95 and US 158 and have easy access to major transportation for air, train and bus travel.
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Our area offers an aggressive economic development environment with incentives and pro-growth strategies for both new and growing businesses. We’re an economic hub for Northeast North Carolina with unprecedented local and regional planning and cooperation in development projects and we encourage growth.
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The Roanoke Rapids and Lake Gaston area has a lot to offer and for many reasons, it’s a wonderful place to call home.

Population
City of Roanoke Rapids 16,741
County of Halifax 56,476
Within 3 miles of Roanoke Rapids 21,945
Within 5 miles of Roanoke Rapids 32,645
Within 10 miles of Roanoke Rapids 41,226
Within 25 miles of Roanoke Rapids 106,120

Tax Rates (As of July, 2005)
City of Roanoke Rapids $.499 per $100
County of Halifax $.865 per $100
Supplemental School Tax (RR) $0.21 per $100
NC Sales Tax 7.0%
NC Corporate Tax Rate 6.9%
NC Personal Income Tax Graduated from 6.0-8.25%

Labor Force
Roanoke Rapids Labor Area (2005)--excludes Southside Virginia
Labor Force 22,645
Employment 19,251
Unemployment Rate 7.9%
ESC Applicants 4,299

Climate
Annual Average Temperature 70.1 (high) 48.4 (low)
January Average Temperature 48.9 (high) 28.8 (low)
July Average Temperature 88.0 (high) 68.1 (low)
Annual Average Rainfall 41.43"
Annual Average Snowfall 7.0"