Roanoke, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jefferson Davis Parish County
1.5
/5.0
D
Poor
724
Population
1,684/sq mi density
68°F
Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Roanoke, LA
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
80% below
57.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
44.6%
39% above
21.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
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)
Poverty
271%
Bachelor's
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Roanoke a Good Place to Live?
D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
6.8% of adults in Roanoke hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 57.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Roanoke has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population724
Median Age25.1 yrs
Density1,684/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$13,506
Unemployment
Poverty33.6%
County GDP$1,046M
Avg Weekly Wage$849
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership46.8%
Zillow$166,058
Housing Units108
Rent Burden31.6%
Health
Obesity44.6%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death13,403/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain63.5 in/yr
Elevation26 ft
Education
DBachelor's+6.8%
High School+57.0%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Broadband80.1%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Roanoke was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Chennault International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.