At a Glance
Median Income
$59,539
$34,585 per capita
Home Value
$162,000
Zillow: $247,220
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
22.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Roan Mountain a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 2.5% (31% 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 $247,220. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
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. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population976
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density147/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,539
Per Capita$34,585
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,556M
Avg Weekly Wage$915
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,000
Rent
Ownership90.4%
Zillow$247,220
Housing Units444
Rent Burden13.1%
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking22.8%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death12,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain52.5 in/yr
Elevation2,652 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Roan Mountain was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.