At a Glance
Median Income
$38,375
$21,385 per capita
Home Value
$98,900
Zillow: $52,522
Median Rent
$1,115/mo
41.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
74.7% high school+
Unemployment
24.6%
20.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.0%
24.8% smoking rate
How Roxobel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Roxobel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Roxobel a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Roxobel residents earn a median household income of $38,375 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,385. The unemployment rate stands at 24.6% (583% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 366 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Roxobel is $98,900 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $52,522. Median rent is $1,115/month, with 41.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Education
22.7% of adults in Roxobel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
74.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Roxobel has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population347
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density334/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
D
Median Income$38,375
Per Capita$21,385
Unemployment24.6%
Poverty20.6%
County GDP$739M
Avg Weekly Wage$951
Housing
A+
Home Value$98,900
Rent$1,115
Ownership76.8%
Zillow$52,522
Housing Units126
Rent Burden41.6%
Health
Obesity47.0%
Diabetes17.5%
Smoking24.8%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death14,714/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain49.5 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation93 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+74.7%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute33 min
Broadband71.2%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Roxobel was built in 1976.
19.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Halifax/Northampton Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.