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Roan Mountain, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Carter County County
Roan Mountain, TN
At a Glance
How Roan Mountain Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Roan Mountain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Roan Mountain a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Roan Mountain residents earn a median household income of $59,539 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,585. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 880 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Roan Mountain is $162,000 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,284. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Roan Mountain reports 410 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,802/100K.
Education
23.2% of adults in Roan Mountain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Roan Mountain has 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. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.