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Roanoke, LA

Roanoke, LA.

Population: 958 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Roanoke, LA is $164,009 — up 10.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $160,150 after a median 214 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, lightning, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$164,009

Median home value

+10.5%

1-year change

214

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$164,009
1-year appreciation
+10.5%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$164,009
House Price Index (state)
372.3 (+1.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$160,150
Median list price
$124,900
Median price per sqft
$96
1-year sale-price change
+10.4%
Median days on market
214 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
97.1%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$641/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$704/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$921/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,217/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,315/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.4 : 1
Schools include
Welsh-Roanoke Junior High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, lightning, hurricane, iceStorm, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
49.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
EVR-Wood Treating/Evangeline Refining Company (7.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
68.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
59.0°F
Annual precipitation
63.5 in
Annual snowfall
0.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
227
Days with Moderate air quality
137
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
50
Nearest airport
Ag Aviation Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
24
Hospitals include
OCHSNER LAFAYETTE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, OCHSNER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS, WEST CALCASIEU CAMERON HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-89 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,987
Housing built before 1970
3.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.4%
Median annual property tax
$471
Households with broadband internet
56.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,072
Average weekly wage
$898
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
62

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

RoanokeState medianUS median
Median home value$164,009$189,522$288,527
Median sale price$160,150$225,000$325,000
Median days on market214 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$471$576$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Roanoke, LA?
$164,009.
What is the median sale price in Roanoke, LA?
$160,150.
How long do homes take to sell in Roanoke, LA?
Median days on market: 214 days.
What is typical rent in Roanoke, LA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $921/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Roanoke, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, lightning, hurricane, iceStorm, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Roanoke, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 43% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Roanoke, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Roanoke, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Roanoke, LA?
1 schools (1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Roanoke, LA?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Roanoke, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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