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Roanoke, IL

Roanoke, IL.

Population: 2,393 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Roanoke, IL is $182,109 — up 11.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $165,000 after a median 34 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with cold wave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$182,109

Typical home value

+11.2%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$182,109
1-year appreciation
+11.2%
3-year appreciation
+26.1%
5-year appreciation
+37.6%
10-year appreciation
+49.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$182,109
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$165,000
Median list price
$155,000
Median price per sqft
$107
1-year sale-price change
-2.9%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+3.3%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$915/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$961/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,212/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,557/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,710/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Woodford Cty Special Ed Assoc, Roanoke Benson CUSD 60
Schools include
WCSEA-Sowers-K-4, Roanoke-Benson High School, Sowers Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
9
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
38.3 in
Annual snowfall
27.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,245
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,121

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Michael Pfister Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) (27 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
CARLE HEALTH PROCTOR HOSPITAL, OSF SAINT ELIZABETH MDL CTR, SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+35 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1958
Housing built before 1970
68.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,118
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
78.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,281
Average weekly wage
$1,138
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
39

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

How it compares

RoanokeState medianUS median
Typical home value$182,109$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$165,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market34 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,118$2,696$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 typical home value in Roanoke, IL?
$182,109.
What is the median sale price in Roanoke, IL?
$165,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Roanoke, IL?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in Roanoke, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,212/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Roanoke, IL?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought.
Is Roanoke, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Roanoke, IL. 9 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Roanoke, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 5% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Roanoke, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Roanoke, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Roanoke, IL?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Roanoke, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Roanoke, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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