Roanoke, LA

Louisiana · Metropolitan · City

1.5 Poor / 5.0
724 Population
68°F Avg Temperature
25.1 yrs Median Age
6.8% Bachelor's Degree+
1.5
Overall
1.5
Education

People

Population724
Median Age25.1 yrs
Density1,684/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 92.5%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita Income$13,506
Unemployment18.3%
Poverty Rate33.6%
County GDP$1,046M

Housing

Home Value (Census)N/A
Zillow Value$146,556
Median RentN/A
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,007

Health

Obesity44.6%
Diabetes13.8%
Depression29.5%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Jan / Jul51° / 82°
Rain64 in/yr
Snow0 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

1.5/5
Bachelor's+6.8%
High School+57.0%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.48
Libraries (County)6

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
CommuteN/A
Work From Home0.0%
BroadbandN/A

How Roanoke Compares to the U.S. Average

Poverty Rate33.6%
Bachelor's Degree+6.8%
Unemployment18.3%
Avg Temperature67.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population724
Population Density1,684 per sq mi
Median Age25.1 years
Male41.2%
Female58.8%
Male 41.2%
Female 58.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 92.5% Other 7.5%
White92.5%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races7.5%

Language

English Only100.0%
Spanish Speakers0.0%
English 100% Spanish 0%

Social Characteristics

Disability36.7%
Health Insurance95.8%

Income

Per Capita Income$13,506
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$849
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$60,916

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate18.3%
Poverty Rate33.6%
Total Establishments (County)800
County GDP$1,046M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation58
Healthcare Facilities65
Retail Stores105
Manufacturing21
Total Establishments800

Industry Mix

Restaurants 58 Healthcare 65 Retail 105 Manufacturing 21

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$60,916
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,104

Commute & Transportation

Work From Home0.0%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

Zillow Home Value Index$146,556

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied46.8%

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$763
1 Bedroom$832
2 Bedroom$1,007
3 Bedroom$1,298
4 Bedroom$1,508

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,104

Chronic Conditions

Obesity44.6%
Diabetes13.8%
Heart Disease7.1%
High Blood Pressure40.9%
Asthma10.6%
COPD9.2%
Stroke4.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.9%
Physical Inactivity33.6%
Depression29.5%
Mental Distress (14+ days)22.2%
Physical Distress (14+ days)16.6%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage95.8%
Regular Checkup79.2%
Premature Death Rate13,403 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.2 / 10
Exercise Access48.8%
Healthcare Facilities (County)65
Restaurants (County)58

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)11

Temperature

51°F Jan 82°F Jul
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Average67.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation63.5 in
Annual Snowfall0.1 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Land Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,684 per sq mi
Latitude30.2355°
Longitude-92.7481°
County FIPS22053

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 79.9%
D 18.8%

Republican +61.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+6.8%
High School+57.0%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.48

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density1,684 per sq mi
Land Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)6

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)11

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