At a Glance
Violent Crime
424/100K
2,890/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.8%
57.0% high school+
Unemployment
18.3%
33.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.6%
21.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
313 sunny days/yr
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?
F
1.3 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Roanoke reports 424 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 12% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,890/100K.
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. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population724
Median Age25.1 yrs
Density1,684/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.9%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$13,506
Unemployment18.3%
Poverty33.6%
County GDP$1,046M
Avg Weekly Wage$849
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership46.8%
Zillow$146,556
Housing Units108
Rent Burden31.6%
Crime
F
Violent424/100K
Property2,890/100K
Health
Obesity44.6%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death13,403/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain63.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation26 ft
Education
D
Bachelor'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.
36.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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