Roan Mountain, TN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
976 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,539 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$162,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$345 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$653 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Carter County
3
Johnson City Metro Area
4
Tennessee
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Carter County
5
Johnson City Metro Area
5
Tennessee
5

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 73% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (74%) Conservative

Climate

Oceanic climate. Mild temperatures year-round with frequent rainfall and limited seasonal extremes. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 7 31
Feb 4 7 34
Mar 4 4 40
Apr 4 2 49
May 5 0 58
Jun 5 0 65
Jul 5 0 68
Aug 5 0 67
Sep 4 0 61
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 4 1 43
Dec 4 4 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Cloudland Elementary School
<1 miles, NE · 2.3star
Cloudland High School
<1 miles, NE · 1.4star
Cranberry Middle
7 miles, SE · 3.7star
Freedom Trail Elementary
7 miles, SE · 3.2star
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Colleges

Lees-McRae College
11 miles, SE · 1.9star
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Hospitals

Sycamore Shoals Hospital
15 miles, N · 2.3star
Blue Ridge Regional Hospital
19 miles, S · 4.1star
Johnson City Medical Center
20 miles, NW · 1.4star
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Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
27 miles, N · 1star
Asheville Regional Airport
58 miles, SW · 1.4star
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