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Roan Mountain, TN

Tennessee · Carter County · Johnson City Metro

Roan Mountain is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 976. Residents earn $59,539 per year, which is 21% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
976 Population 147/sq mi density
$59,539 Median Income $34,585 per capita
$162,000 Home Value $230,284 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
410 Violent Crime/100K 5,802 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,539 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,000 home value
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
410 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $59,539
21% lower than US avg
Home Value $162,000
43% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 410/100K
8% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.2%
31% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.4%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Roan Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population976
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density147/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans9.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,539
Per Capita$34,585
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,556M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$162,000
Ownership90.4%
Zillow$230,284
Housing Units444
Rent Burden13.1%

Crime

F
Violent410/100K
Property5,802/100K

Health

Obesity38.4%
Uninsured13.4%
Smoking22.8%
Depression33.9%
Heart Disease7.2%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain52.5 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation2,652 ft (808 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.03

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Is Roan Mountain a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Roan Mountain receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Roan Mountain offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Roan Mountain is $59,539, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Roan Mountain is $162,000, 43% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

The violent crime rate of 410 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 / something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,802 per 100,000, 196% above the national average.

Education

23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5/10.

Climate & Weather

Roan Mountain experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 299 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Roan Mountain has a population of 976 with a density of 147 people per square mile, spread across 6.6 square miles. The median age is 39.5 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 39.2% female and 60.8% male. The city is predominantly White (95.7%), with 2.8% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 99.6% of residents. 9.3% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 13.2% of residents have a disability. 94.6% have health insurance coverage.

Population

976
Total Population
147
People / sq mi
39.5yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
6.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60.8%
Female 39.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Roan Mountain vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 99.6%
27% above US avg
Spanish 0.4%
97% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Roan Mountain vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Roan Mountain is $59,539, which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,585 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $915, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 880 business establishments, including 82 restaurants. The cost of living index is 91.9, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes. 1.5% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Roan Mountain vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$59,539
21% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,585
Avg Weekly Wage$915
IRS Avg AGI$55,024
Gini Index0.449 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)880
County GDP$1,556M

Business (County)

Restaurants82
Healthcare84
Retail141
Manufacturing26

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,250
7% below US avg
Cost of Living91.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.01%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.9 min
Drive Alone78.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Roan Mountain is $162,000, 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $230,284, higher than the Census estimate. Fair market rent ranges from $924 for a one-bedroom to $1,118 for a two-bedroom apartment. 90.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 444 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1977. The average annual property tax is $3,250. 13.1% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$162,000
43% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$230,284

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden13.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$882
1 Bedroom$924
2 Bedrooms$1,118
3 Bedrooms$1,445
4 Bedrooms$1,644

Ownership & Property

Homeownership90.4%
Owner-Occupied90.4%
Renter-Occupied9.6%
Housing Units444
Median Year Built1977

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,250
7% below US avg
Effective Rate2.01%
In Roan Mountain, 38.4% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 12.9% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 7.2% of residents, above the national average. 38.6% have high blood pressure. 22.8% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 15.4% report binge drinking. 30.7% are physically inactive, above the national average. 33.9% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 23.2% experience frequent mental distress. 13.4% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:3,302. The dentist ratio is 1:2,820. 79.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 5.2 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Roan Mountain vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.4%
20% above US avg
Diabetes12.9%
Heart Disease7.2%
High Blood Pressure38.6%
Asthma11.7%
COPD10.0%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking22.8%
63% above US avg
Binge Drinking15.4%
Physical Inactivity30.7%
Depression33.9%
Mental Distress23.2%
Physical Distress17.3%
Short Sleep42.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.6%
Uninsured13.4%
56% above US avg
Primary Care1:3,302
Dentists1:2,820
Mental Health1:1,462
Checkup Rate74.9%
Dental Visits58.3%
Premature Death12,616/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment5.2/10
Exercise Access79.3%
Healthcare Facilities84
Roan Mountain has a violent crime rate of 410 per 100,000 residents, 8% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 5,802 per 100,000, 196% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 11 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Roan Mountain receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Roan Mountain vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent410.4/100K
8% above US avg

Property Crime

Total Property5,801.7/100K
196% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11
Traffic Accidents26
Avg Accident Severity2.3 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Roan Mountain experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 2,652 feet.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,652 ft (808 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.2 km²)
Population Density147/sq mi
Coordinates36.1867°N, 82.0705°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCarter County County
Nearest AirportFoothills Regional (MRN)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.5"
38% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.69"
Driest Month (Dec) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.1 / 100
Community Resilience17.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

79 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 138 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 144 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 137 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 127 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 82 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 69 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 150 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 99 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 134 km
Jun 5, 1998 4 km SSE of Mooresville, North Carolina M3.2 136 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 135 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 135 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 119 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 34 km
Nov 24, 2012 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.0 132 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 40 km
Apr 13, 2001 11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee M3.0 120 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 78 km
Jul 17, 2019 7 km SW of New Tazewell, Tennessee M3.0 143 km
Aug 25, 2013 3 km NNE of Blowing Rock, North Carolina M2.9 37 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 2 187 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

162 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 20 fatalities, 302 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 7, 1998 EF4 71 km 0
May 5, 1989 EF4 91 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 53 km 3
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 68 km 6
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 57 km 2
Jul 10, 1980 EF3 25 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 75 km 1
Oct 23, 2017 EF2 79 km 0
Jan 11, 2012 EF2 79 km 0
Jan 11, 2012 EF2 96 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 24 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 58 km 0
Oct 26, 2010 EF2 89 km 0
Oct 26, 2010 EF2 98 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 7, 2005 EF2 90 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF2 64 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF2 92 km 0
Aug 16, 1994 EF2 85 km 0
May 5, 1989 EF2 44 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY RIDGE (12,405 ac, 2000).

Year Name Acres Distance
2000 BRUSHY RIDGE 12,405 39 km
2016 PARTY ROCK 8,572 81 km
2007 LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB) 7,151 42 km
2016 CHESTNUT KNOB 6,418 73 km
2016 SILVER MINE 6,082 72 km
1985 UNNAMED 4,610 69 km
2022 LOST BEAR RX FY2022 4,276 55 km
2017 WHITE CREEK 4,166 42 km
2016 CLEAR CREEK 3,493 52 km
2001 LARMAN 3,072 76 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,976 39 km
2000 TIPTON HILL 2,661 22 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,242 47 km
2010 BROWN GAP CREEK-A 2,210 94 km
2013 LOST BEAR EAST 2,167 55 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,026 42 km
2007 WILLYS GONE 1,982 97 km
2008 SUNRISE 1,906 39 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,879 47 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,812 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.7 in Wettest
April 51°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.7 in
June 66°F (19°C) 4.4 in
July 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in Driest

Roan Mountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 33°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (3.4").

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Roan Mountain is located in Carter County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 31% below the national average of 33.7%. 89.1% have completed high school. 5.9% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 81.2% of the vote, a 63.2-point margin. 89.0% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 1 public libraries serving the community. 84 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 78% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 81.2%
D 17.9%

Winner: Republican by 63.2 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11
Traffic Accidents26
Avg Accident Severity2.3 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.2%
31% below US avg
High School+89.1%
Graduate Degree+5.9%
School Test Score5.03
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 3Metro / under 250K
Population Density147/sq mi
Total Area6.6 sq mi
CountyCarter County County

Services

Broadband Access89.0%
Avg Download Speed138.3 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed6.6 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities84
Restaurants82
Retail Stores141

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.9 min
Drive Alone78.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.5%
Average costs for common services in Roan Mountain. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $230 ($138–$368)
Specialist Visit $322 ($184–$505)
Urgent Care Visit $184 ($92–$322)
Emergency Room Visit $2,022 ($735–$4,595)
Dental Cleaning $119 ($69–$184)
Dental Filling $230 ($138–$368)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $41 ($23–$69)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $69 ($46–$110)
Brake Pad Replacement $276 ($138–$460)
Tire Rotation $37 ($18–$69)
New Tires (Set of 4) $551 ($368–$919)
Battery Replacement $184 ($92–$322)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $92 ($55–$138)
Electrician (Per Hour) $83 ($46–$129)
HVAC Repair $368 ($138–$735)
HVAC System Install $6,433 ($3,676–$11,028)
Roof Repair $919 ($368–$1,838)
Roof Replacement $8,271 ($5,055–$13,785)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,379 ($460–$3,217)
Divorce (Contested) $13,785 ($4,595–$27,570)
DUI Defense $4,595 ($1,838–$9,190)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,379 ($735–$2,757)
Will Preparation $460 ($184–$919)
Trust Preparation $2,298 ($919–$4,595)
View all 12 services

Personal Care

Men's Haircut $23 ($14–$41)
Women's Haircut $51 ($28–$92)
Hair Coloring (Full) $138 ($69–$230)
Manicure $23 ($14–$41)
Pedicure $37 ($23–$60)
Massage (1 Hour) $74 ($46–$119)
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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.77 ($2.76–$5.05)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.22 ($2.30–$4.60)
Loaf of Bread $3.49 ($2.30–$5.05)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.14 ($2.76–$5.97)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.05 ($3.68–$6.89)
Rice (per lb) $0.92 ($0.55–$1.65)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $129 ($74–$230)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $64 ($28–$138)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $64 ($37–$110)
Internet (Monthly) $64 ($37–$92)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $60 ($28–$92)
Cable TV (Monthly) $78 ($46–$138)
View all 8 services

Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $184 ($69–$460)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,838 ($1,103–$3,217)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $64 ($28–$119)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $14 ($7.35–$23)
Car Registration (Annual) $92 ($28–$230)
Driver's License Renewal $28 ($14–$69)
View all 8 services

Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,103 ($551–$2,298)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $919 ($460–$1,838)
After-School Care (Monthly) $368 ($184–$643)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $46 ($23–$92)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $919 ($368–$2,298)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $11,488 ($4,595–$27,570)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $55 ($28–$92)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $92 ($46–$184)
Dog Grooming $55 ($28–$92)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $37 ($18–$69)
Dog Spay/Neuter $276 ($138–$460)
Cat Spay/Neuter $184 ($92–$368)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$567
Toddler$476
Preschool$476
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$393
Toddler$422
Preschool$422
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Carter County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Retail Trade 1,816 141 $29,661 1.51
Manufacturing 1,682 36 $56,468 1.70
Accommodation & Food Services 1,416 82 $19,665 1.30
Other Services 337 59 $48,508 0.93
Finance & Insurance 302 62 $75,739 0.62
Arts & Entertainment 174 18 $31,368 0.86
Wholesale Trade 160 37 $72,027 0.34
Transportation & Warehousing 152 16 $60,888 0.30
Real Estate 72 28 $40,918 0.39
Information & Technology 35 16 $54,006 0.16
Utilities 18 3 $45,858 0.39
Unclassified 9 2 $9,520 0.54

Schools in Roan Mountain

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cloudland Elementary School Elementary 269 19 14.2:1
Cloudland High School High 248 22 11.3:1
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Radio Stations near Roan Mountain

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Campgrounds Near Roan Mountain

18 campgrounds found near Roan Mountain.

NameRatingSitesPrice
Johns River Road Backcountry Camping 5.0/5 2 $15
KATY BRANCH 5.0/5 1 $75
BACKBONE ROCK RECREATION AREA PAVILIONS 4.9/5 1 $50
BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND 4.6/5 11 $10–$20
BRIAR BOTTOM GROUP CAMPGROUND 4.6/5 6 $125
WATAUGA POINT RECREATION AREA 4.6/5 2 $30
BLACK MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND 4.5/5 37 $28–$56
DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND 4.5/5 14 $10–$20
Jacobs Creek Campground (TN) 4.5/5 27 $12
Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN) 4.5/5 32 $20–$50
CARDENS BLUFF CAMPGROUND 4.4/5 42 $12
LITTLE OAK CAMPGROUND 4.4/5 66 $10
BEARTREE 4.3/5 38 Free
CAROLINA HEMLOCKS REC AREA 4.3/5 39 $28–$70
Julian Price Campground 4.3/5 192 $30
Linville Falls Campground 4.3/5 64 $30–$45
Mortimer Campground 4.3/5 17 $20–$30
THE LAURELS PICNIC AREA PAVILIONS 3.5/5 2 $30

National Parks Near Roan Mountain

38 national parks and monuments found near Roan Mountain.

ParkTypeFee
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site National Historic Site Free
Bear Paw State Natural Area State Park Free
Beech Creek State Natural Area State Park Free
Blue Ridge Parkway Parkway Free
Bobs Creek State Natural Area State Park Free
Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site National Historic Site Free
Chimney Rock State Park State Park Free
Clinch River State Park State Park Free
Clinch River State Park State Park Free
Crowders Mountain State Park State Park Free
Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park Free
Elk Knob State Park State Park Free
Elk Knob State Park State Park Free
Fonta Flora State Trail State Park Free
Grandfather Mountain State Park State Park Free
Grayson Highlands State Park State Park Free
Hungry Mother State Park State Park Free
John And Landon Carter House State Park State Park Free
Kingdom Come State Park State Park Free
Lake James State Park State Park Free
Lake James State Park State Park Free
Linville River State Natural and Scenic River State Park Free
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area State Park Free
Mount Mitchell State Park State Park Free
Natural Tunnel State Park State Park Free
NC Division of Parks and Recreation Conservation Land State Park Free
New River State Park State Park Free
Pineola State Natural Area State Park Free
Pisgah View State Park State Park Free
South Fork of the New River State Natural and Scenic River State Park Free
South Mountains State Park State Park Free
Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park State Park Free
Southwest Virginia Museum State Park State Park Free
Sugar Mountain State Natural Area State Park Free
Sycamore Shoals State Park Free
Warriors Path State Park Free
Wilderness Gateway State Trail State Park Free
Yellow Mountain State Natural Area State Park Free

Trails Near Roan Mountain

230+ trails found near Roan Mountain.

TrailMilesSurfaceHikeBikeHorse
ANST - APPALACHIAN RD 159.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
MST - GRANDFATHER RD 71.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
MST - APPALACHIAN RD 35.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 17.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BUNCOMBE HORSE 16.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
IRON MOUNTAIN 16.4 — — —
FLATWOODS HORSE TRAIL 13.8 — — —
LINVILLE GORGE 12.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
WILSON RIDGE 12.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
BLACK MOUNTAIN CREST 11.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BUFFALO MOUNTAIN ATV TRAIL 10.8 — — —
SHINBONE 8.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
LOST COVE LOOP 8.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
HOLSTON MOUNTAIN TRAIL 7.5 — — —
SHORTOFF 7.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
WOODS MOUNTAIN 7.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
WILSON CREEK 6.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
DARK HOLLOW HORSE TRAIL 6.5 — — —
STEELES CREEK 6.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 6.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
VIRGINIA CREEPER 6.2 IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
YANCEY RIDGE 6.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
HARPER CREEK 6.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BIG BUTT 6.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LAUREL FORK TRAIL 5.8 — — —
HOLSTON MOUNTAIN WEST 5.8 — — —
ROGERS RIDGE TRAIL 5.8 — — —
BROWN MOUNTAIN 2 5.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MT MITCHELL 5.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BROWN MOUNTAIN 1A 4.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BROWN MOUNTAIN 9 4.9 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
PINE RIDGE 4.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
NORTH HARPER CREEK 4.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
STAMPING GROUND HORSE TRAIL 4.3 — — —
POND MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS TRAIL 4.3 — — —
LITTLE POND MOUNTAIN 4.3 — — —
SNOOKS NOSE 4.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
GREENTOWN 3.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
ROCK JOCK 3.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
COLBERT RIDGE 3.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LONGARM TRAIL 3.6 — — —
SNOWBALL 3.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
OVERMOUNTAIN VICTORY NHT GFR 3.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
TAYLORS VALLEY 3.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
HARRIS CREEK HORSE 3.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
RATTLESNAKE RIDGE TRAIL 3.4 — — —
BROWN MOUNTAIN 1 3.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
SCHOOLHOUSE RIDGE 3.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LIMESTONE COVE TRAIL 3.2 — — —
HACK LINE TRAIL 3.2 — — —
MACKEY MOUNTAIN 3.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
ESTES MILL 3.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
RAIDER CAMP 3.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
OLD DUG RD 3.1 — — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 3.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
GREENTOWN SHORTCUT 2.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
GREEN KNOB 2.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
WOODS MOUNTAIN 2.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
DOUGLAS FALLS 2.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
VIRGINIA CREEPER 2.8 IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
DICK CREEK HORSE TRAIL 2.8 — — —
BALD KNOB RIDGE 2.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
YELLOW BUCK 2.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
PATTY RIDGE TRAIL 2.7 — — —
HOLLY SPRINGS 2.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
SUGAR COVE 2.6 CRUSHED AGGREGATE OR GRAVEL Yes — —
BROWN MOUNTAIN 1B 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BEARTREE GAP 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
LACY TRAP TRAIL 2.5 — — —
SOUTH RIVER LOOP 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
DEVILS CREEK 2.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SAWMILL 2.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
JOSIAH HIKING TRAIL 2.4 — — —
WOODY RIDGE 2.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LOST COVE 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CALIFORNIA TRAIL 2.3 — — —
LEAD MINE GAP 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
WOODRUFF RIDGE 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
GRASSY BRANCH 2.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
GENTRY CREEK FALLS 2.3 — — —
OLD HOMESTEAD TRAIL 2.3 — — —
BROWN MOUNTAIN 3 2.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
JONAS RIDGE 2.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
NEWBERRY CREEK 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
STRAIGHT MOUNTAIN 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
BROWN MOUNTAIN 7 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
MORRELL TRAIL 2.1 — — —
BARTEE BRANCH 2.1 — — —
BROWN MOUNTAIN 10 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
BRUSHY RIDGE 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
PERSIMMON RIDGE 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BACKBONE ROCK 2.0 — — —
GRANNY LEWIS TRAIL 1.8 — — —
SAUNDERS 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
PINE RIDGE CONNECTOR 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
RUSH 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
WALKER CREEK 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
BIG LOST COVE CLIFFS 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
ELK GARDEN 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
NORTH RIVER LOOP 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
TEMPLE HILL TRAIL 1.7 — — —
VIRGINIA CREEPER 1.7 IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
CHESTNUT RIDGE 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
SHORT SPUR 1.7 — — —
LITTLE OAK 1.6 — — —
WRIGHT HOLLOW 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
GEM 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
HICKORY BRANCH 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
ROCK CREEK FALLS TRAIL 1.5 — — —
VIRGINIA CREEPER 1.5 IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
UPPER CREEK FALLS 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BROWN MOUNTAIN 5 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
TIMBER RIDGE 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BROWN MOUNTAIN 1 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
ELK PEN 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
VIRGINIA CREEPER 1.5 IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
SPENCE RIDGE 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CONLEY COVE 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BUZZARD DEN 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
BEAR PEN 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
PHILLIPS BRANCH 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
WRIGHT HOLLOW 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
DEVILS HOLE 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
FLINT MILL 1.3 — — —
WILSON CREEK SPUR 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
FEATHERCAMP 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
HELTON CREEK 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
LITTLE LOST COVE CLIFFS 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BILL CRUMP 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BABEL TOWER 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SILL BRANCH SOUTH TRAIL 1.3 — — —
HIGGANS BALD 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BROWN MOUNTAIN 4 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
NORTH HARPER CREEK FALLS 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BUSHWACKER 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
CLOUDLAND 1.2 IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL Yes — —
COON DEN FALLS 1.2 — — —
TABLE ROCK GAP 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LITTLE TABLE ROCK 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
PERKINS 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
PINCH-IN 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
LITTLE OAK MOUNTAIN TRAIL 1.1 — — —
NORTH HARPER SHORTCUT 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
HAWKSBILL 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
STAIR CREEK 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
BYNUM BLUFF 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
UPPER CORNER ROCK 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
SHAW GAP 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
WOODLAWN FITNESS 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
HEMLOCK 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
FEATHERCAMP 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CHINA CREEK 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
WHITE ROCKS 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
TENNESSEE 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
HAMPTON-BLUELINE TRAIL 0.9 — — —
OVERMOUNTAIN VICTORY TRAIL 0.9 — — —
BROWN MOUNTAIN 8 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
FURNACE BRANCH 0.8 — — —
HUNT FISH FALLS 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BEARTREE LAKE 0.8 ASPHALT Yes — —
BEARTREE GAP 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
HELTON CREEK SPUR 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
BROWN MOUNTAIN 6 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL — — —
OVERMOUNTAIN VICTORY NHT APP 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
JOSIAH HORSE TRAIL 0.7 — — —
TABLE ROCK SUMMIT 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CARDENS BLUFF HIKING TRAIL 0.7 — — —
BEECH GROVE 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
APPALACHIAN TRAIL 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
HELL HOLLOW TRAIL 0.7 — — —
IRON MOUNTAIN SPUR A 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
SILL BRANCH NORTH TRAIL 0.6 — — —
DEVILS DEN NATURE 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BRIAR BOTTOM BIKE 0.6 IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL — Yes —
LITTLE ANDY 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
GRASSY RIDGE 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CHINA CREEK 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
FEATHERCAMP RIDGE 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
ROCK CREEK BICYCLE TRAIL 0.5 — — —
VIRGINIA HIGHLANDS 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
THUNDERHOLE FALLS 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
WHITETOP LAUREL FISHING 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
BAD FORK 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
DARKSIDE CLIFFS 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CHINA CREEK 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
VIRGINIA CREEPER 0.4 IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
JACOBS TRAIL 0.4 — — —
WATAUGA POINT HIKING TRAIL 0.4 — — —
TOMS CREEK FALLS 0.4 IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL Yes — —
BIG TOM GAP 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CABIN 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
BUCKEYE 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — — Yes
ROAN MTN GARDENS NRT 0.3 ASPHALT Yes — —
HEMLOCK FOREST TRAIL 0.3 — — —
HIGH WATER ALTERNATE TRAIL 0.3 — — —
BACKBONE FALLS TRAIL 0.3 — — —
YANCY 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
STRAIGHT BRANCH 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
BEECH GROVE 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
STEELES CREEK CONNECTOR 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
ROAN MTN GARDENS NRT LOOP B 0.2 ASPHALT Yes — —
SAUNDERS SHELTER SOUTH 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
CHINA CREEK 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
WISEMANS VIEW 0.2 ASPHALT Yes — —
THORPES CREEK 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
SAWMILL 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
BUZZARD DEN 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
HELTON CREEK SPUR 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
TRAIL OF THE HARDWOODS 0.2 — — —
BILL VINES 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL — Yes —
LINVILLE FALLS 0.2 CRUSHED AGGREGATE OR GRAVEL Yes — —
ROAN MTN GARDENS NRT LOOP A 0.2 CONCRETE Yes — —
BIG BALD SHELTER 0.2 — — —
TAYLORS VALLEY SPUR 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SETROCK 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
HELTON CREEK SPUR 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
SAUNDERS 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes —
HELTON CREEK SPUR 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
SAUNDERS SPRING 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
IRON MOUNTAIN SPUR 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
DEVILS CELLAR 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
GRASSY BRANCH 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
LOVERS LEAP 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
SOUTH TOE FISHING ACCESS 0.1 ASPHALT Yes Yes —
ROARING FORK FALLS 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — —
WRIGHT HOLLOW 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes Yes Yes
GRASSY BRANCH 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes
WISEMANS VIEW LOOP 0.0 ASPHALT Yes — —
HELTON CREEK SPUR 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes — Yes

Museums in Roan Mountain

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
MILLIGAN ART GALLERYART MUSEUM$41,596,456
AVERY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION8287337111
BEECH MOUNTAIN HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
BUTLER MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM4237683880
BUTLER WATAUGA VALLEY HERITAGE ASSOCIATIONGENERAL MUSEUM4237683880
CROSSNORE COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENTHISTORIC PRESERVATION
GREATER BANNER ELK HERITAGE FOUNDATIONHISTORIC PRESERVATION7990 HICKORY NUT GAP RD8288983634
HISTORIC BANNER ELK SCHOOLHISTORIC PRESERVATION
MITCHELL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION11 N MITCHELL AVENUE SUITE 1018286884371
SYCAMORE SHOALS STATE HISTORIC AREAHISTORIC PRESERVATION1373 RITTERTOWN ROAD4237252298
TANASI ARTS AND HERITAGE CENTERGENERAL MUSEUM4237350217

Libraries in Roan Mountain

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ELIZABETHTON CARTER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY201 N. SYCAMORE STREET0.091,655

Farmers Markets in Roan Mountain

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Avery County Farmers MarketNewland Elementary School Parking Lot Highway 18
Bakersville Farmers Market86 North Mitchell Avenue
Shull's Farmer and Gardener Co-op4249 Roan Creek RoadVisit

Restaurants in Roan Mountain

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Americano Steakhouse
Frank & Marty's Pizza & Subs
Highlander BBQ
Puerto Escondido
Snack Wagon
Street's Whiteway Grill

Theatres in Roan Mountain

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Roan Mountain State Park Amphitheatre

Clinics in Roan Mountain

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Roan Mountain Medical Center

Dentists in Roan Mountain

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Roan Mountain Dental Center

Veterinaries in Roan Mountain

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Roan Mountain Animal Hospital

Gas Stations in Roan Mountain

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BP
Valero

Banks in Roan Mountain

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carter County Bank
Northeast Community Credit Union

Nursing Homes in Roan Mountain

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility Ownership Beds Residents Overall Health Staffing Quality Phone
ROAN HIGHLANDS NURSING CENTER
146 BUCK CREEK ROAD
 For profit - Corporation 80 69 5/5 — 2/5 4/5 4237720161

Pharmacies in Roan Mountain

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
ROAN MOUNTAIN HEALTH MART PHARMACY 8251 HIGHWAY 19 EAST 423-772-3591

EV Charging Stations in Roan Mountain

NameAddressNetworkLevel 2DC FastConnectorsAccess
1011 TN-143 (US-DBR-JAT-1)1011 TN-143RIVIAN_WAYPOINTS1J1772public
1011 TN-143 (US-DBR-JAT-2)1011 TN-143RIVIAN_WAYPOINTS1J1772public

Cell Towers in Roan Mountain

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
6101 Sink Valley Rd (123206)LTOWER95
153 Old Rock Quarry RoadTOWER79
153 Old Rock Quarry RoadTOWER79
(Beech Mtn) 2069 Balm HwyLTOWER47
(Beech Mtn) 2069 Balm HwyLTOWER47

Fire Stations in Roan Mountain

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Roan Mountain Volunteer Fire Department8478 HWY 19-EVolunteer423-772-3819

Bridges in Roan Mountain

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
CulvertConcrete1953338,247F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete continuous20081688,247G
CulvertConcrete continuous1958746,093F
CulvertConcrete continuous1958236,093F
CulvertConcrete continuous1958286,093F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19672002,764F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)Prestressed concrete19861161,969F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete1960661,670G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete2018651,470G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete2008651,140G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel198950710F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)Prestressed concrete198937689G
CulvertConcrete continuous198437689P
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete198026689F
CulvertSteel195227551F
CulvertConcrete198624500G
SlabPrestressed concrete201647500G
CulvertConcrete198624500G
Box Beam (Single/Spread)Prestressed concrete198669500G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel199882290G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel194234275F
SlabConcrete198332270P
FramePrestressed concrete202149270G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel194668270P
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel199822250G
CulvertConcrete continuous198647230F
SlabConcrete198333200G
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete continuous2003158100G
SlabConcrete195039100P
SlabConcrete198434100F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19895060F
Box Beam (Multiple)Prestressed concrete continuous19918050G
CulvertConcrete continuous20222830G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19986020G
CulvertConcrete continuous19982210G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19984510G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19703410F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19603810P

Correctional Facilities in Roan Mountain

NameAddressTypePopulationCapacityStatus
NORTHEAST CORRECTIONAL COMPLEX - ANNEX188 OLD RAILROAD GRADE RDSTATE-999180OPEN

Superfund Sites Near Roan Mountain

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
STAR BUILDING SYS151 JUDGE DON LEWIS RD.CARTER

Airports Near Roan Mountain

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Hickory Regional AirportHKYMedium Airport
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA AirportTRIMedium Airport
Ashe County Airport—Small Airport
Avery County Morrison Field—Small Airport
Barker Private STOL Airport—Small Airport
Big Sandy Landing—Small Airport
Boone Inc Airport—Small Airport
Cane Creek Airport—Small Airport
Catron Field—Small Airport
Center Field—Small Airport
Clyde Valley Airport—Small Airport
Crumley Field—Small Airport
Darnell's Field—Small Airport
Darnell's Landings Airport—Small Airport
Duncan Airport—Small Airport
Elizabethton Municipal Airport—Small Airport
Elk River Airport—Small Airport
Fly Sky Airport—Small Airport
Flying W Airport—Small Airport
Foothills Regional AirportMRNSmall Airport
Friendship Field—Small Airport
Greeneville Municipal AirportGCYSmall Airport
Hensley Airpark—Small Airport
Indian Springs Airport—Small Airport
Jeffords Airport—Small Airport
Johnson City Airport—Small Airport
Johnson County Airport—Small Airport
Kite Field—Small Airport
Lanni Field—Small Airport
Laughing Crow Airpark—Small Airport
Lower Creek Airport—Small Airport
Mountain Air Airport—Small Airport
Mountain Empire Airport—Small Airport
Mountain View Airport—Small Airport
Murphy Field—Small Airport
Northbrook International Ultraport Ultralightport—Small Airport
Patton Valley Airport—Small Airport
Rebel Air Field—Small Airport
Roach Farm Airport—Small Airport
Shiflet Field—Small Airport
Silver Creek Airport—Small Airport
Six Oaks Airport—Small Airport
Skyland Airport—Small Airport
Skyline Peak Airport—Small Airport
South Fork Field—Small Airport
Southfork Airport—Small Airport
Stieger Field—Small Airport
Strawberry Ridge Airstrip—Small Airport
Tommy's Field Airport—Small Airport
Virginia Highlands AirportVJISmall Airport

Police Stations in Roan Mountain

4 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
117 Long View Drive
Banner Elk Police Department
Beech Mountain Police Department403 Beech Mountain Parkway
Burke Cty Sheriff Station
Elizabethton Police Department525 East F Street

Grocery Stores in Roan Mountain

6 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Cloudland Food MarketConvenience Store8172 Highway 19 E
DOLLAR GENERAL 10625Other8543 Highway 19 E
Family Dollar 13582Other8175 Highway 19 E
FAS MART 459Convenience Store8369 Highway 19 E
Redi Mart Supermarket 14Grocery Store8322 Highway 19 E
Scotchman 3424Convenience Store8166 Highway 19 E

Post Offices in Roan Mountain

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Roan Mountain Post Office8060 US 19E

Treatment Centers in Roan Mountain

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Daymark Recovery ServicesBoth828-733-5889
Frontier Health - Charlotte Taylor CenterBoth423-547-5950
High Country Community HealthSubstance Abuse828-737-0221
Sycamore Shoals Hospital - New Leaf Senior Care/GeroPsychBoth423-542-1358

Churches & Religious Organizations in Roan Mountain

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
FAIRHAVEN MINISTRIES INC2198 RIPSHIN MOUNTAIN RD
INTENSE MINISTRIES INC196 RIPSHIN LAKE RD
ROAN PARK BAPTIST CHURCH106 HEATON CHECK RD
SONS OF LIGHT MOTORCYCLE MINISTRY INC234 MOUNTAIN VIEW LN

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Frequently Asked Questions About Roan Mountain

What is the population of Roan Mountain?

Roan Mountain has a population of 976 residents and is located in Tennessee. The population density is 147 people per square mile, spread across 6.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.5 years. The population is 39.2% female and 60.8% male.

Is Roan Mountain expensive to live in?

Roan Mountain is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 91.9 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $59,539, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $162,000 (43% below the U.S. median). The home price-to-income ratio is 2.7x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Roan Mountain safe?

The violent crime rate in Roan Mountain is 410 per 100,000 residents, above the national average of 380. Prospective residents should research specific neighborhoods, as crime rates can vary significantly within the city. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,802 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Roan Mountain receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Roan Mountain?

Roan Mountain has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in Roan Mountain?

The job market in Roan Mountain is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.3% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $915. There are 880 business establishments in the area, including 82 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 28 minutes, and 1.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Roan Mountain?

The median home value in Roan Mountain is $162,000. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $230,284. The homeownership rate is 90.4%. The average annual property tax is $3,250.

How are the schools in Roan Mountain?

Schools in Roan Mountain score 5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 23.2% of adults in Roan Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.1% have completed high school. 5.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Roan Mountain?

The obesity rate in Roan Mountain is 38.4% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 22.8% of adults are smokers. 30.7% are physically inactive. 33.9% of residents report depression. 13.4% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 79.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:3,302.

What is transportation like in Roan Mountain?

The average commute in Roan Mountain is 28 minutes. 78% of workers drive alone to work, and 1.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Roan Mountain?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Roan Mountain is 95.7% White, 2.8% Black or African American. 99.6% of residents speak only English at home. 9.3% of the population are military veterans. 13.2% of residents have a disability. 94.6% have health insurance coverage.

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