Overview
Rocky Mount is a mid-sized city in eastern North Carolina on Interstate I-95, strong in manufacturing and railroads. Population is about 54,341 (2020 US Census).
Cost of living & rent
Reference rent for a 1-bedroom apartment (HUD Fair Market Rent FY2026, Rocky Mount MSA): ~$918/month. With the Crew Member job at $11/hour (~$1,907/month before tax, estimated), 1-BR rent takes about 48% of pre-tax pay – many people share housing to cut costs.
Getting around
City bus service: Tar River Transit. About 60 miles from Raleigh; nearby airports: Raleigh-Durham (RDU) ~74 miles, Pitt-Greenville (PGV) ~40 miles. The Rocky Mount job requires your own transportation.
Climate
Humid subtropical: hot, humid summers and mild winters; hurricanes from the coast can flood the Tar River (as Hurricane Floyd did in 1999).
Economy & jobs
Pharmaceuticals and manufacturing (Pfizer, the Cummins engine plant), healthcare (Nash UNC), a QVC distribution center, and a CSX rail hub.
Vietnamese community
No local Vietnamese community or Vietnamese services found so far. Nearest: Our Lady of La Vang Vietnamese Catholic Church (Nhà thờ Công giáo Việt Nam Đức Mẹ La Vang) in Raleigh (~60 miles).
EB-3 jobs in Rocky Mount
The Crew Member position in Rocky Mount is closed (updated Oct 28, 2026). Message GJO to be notified about new jobs in this area, or see open jobs.
Sources: Wikipedia (2020 Census data) · HUD FMR FY2026 · Diocese of Raleigh.
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