Roane County, WV
Living in Roane County
Bikeability6
Walkability23
Commute34
Public Transit7
Affordability100
Public Safety87
Airports4
Hospitals41
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools11
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation-1.1k (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years29%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate44%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income+$9.9k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector63%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office19%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Walked2%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$99kMedian Home Value+$24k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$380Median Monthly Rent+$46 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home20%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas9%
Utility gas52%
Wood13%
Crime
Violent Crime in Roane County
United States45
West Virginia21
Property Crime in Roane County
United States48
West Virginia20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 7 |
| Feb | 34 | 3 | 5 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Roane County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding57
Tornado14
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Roane County, WV
Private Schools
Private Schools near Roane County, WV
Normantown Christian Ltd
21 miles, E
Elk Valley Christian School
22 miles, S
Elmira Baptist Christian Academy
25 miles, SE
Clay Christian Academy
25 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Roane County, WV
University of Charleston
32 miles, SW
West Virginia State University
33 miles, SW
Strayer University-West Virginia
37 miles, SW
Ohio Valley University
41 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Roane County, WV
Roane General Hospital
5 miles, N
Minnie Hamilton Health System
19 miles, NE
Jackson General Hospital
21 miles, W
St Francis Hospital
31 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Roane County, WV
Yeager Airport
28 miles, SW
Tri-State Airport-Milton J Ferguson Field
70 miles, W
North Central West Virginia Airport
72 miles, NE
Greenbrier Valley Airport
80 miles, SE