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Roanoke, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Woodford County County
Roanoke, IL
At a Glance
How Roanoke Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Roanoke's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Roanoke a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Roanoke residents earn a median household income of $74,141 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,992. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 803 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Roanoke is $139,800 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $170,718. Median rent is $1,024/month, with 20.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Roanoke reports 185 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,112/100K.
Education
24.5% of adults in Roanoke hold a bachelor's degree or higher (27% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Roanoke has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.