At a Glance
Median Income
$74,141
$36,992 per capita
Home Value
$139,800
Zillow: $179,279
Median Rent
$1,024/mo
20.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.5%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
13.5% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Roanoke a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 1.5% (58% 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 $179,279. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,987
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density2,114/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,141
Per Capita$36,992
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$1,783M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,058
Housing
A+
Home Value$139,800
Rent$1,024
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$179,279
Housing Units790
Rent Burden20.7%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,803/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation753 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.5%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Roanoke was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.