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Roanoke, IL

Village in Woodford County, Illinois.

Population

1,967

Land area

0.9sq mi

People per sq mi

2,095

ZIP codes

0

Roanoke and its ZIP codes

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Roanoke at a glance

  • Roanoke is about 9.2 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
  • The median household income is $82,063, close to the Illinois median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $139,900 (47% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,101 a month.

Local data for Roanoke, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Roanoke, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$82,063

Poverty rate

5.5%

Median home value

$139,900

Median rent

$1,101/mo

Homeownership

84.3%

Bachelor's or higher

26.3%

Median age

39.9

Average commute

21.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (802), Irish Americans (211), Mexican Americans (122).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Woodford County. PPP loans are for Roanoke.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.0%

Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$56,452

11,272 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$69,291

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$243M

FY 2026, $6,325 per person

Woodford County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Roanoke, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone80.1%
  • Carpooled6.7%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked2.4%
  • Bicycle0.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home10.3%

Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Roanoke, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

509

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

103

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 15°F

37.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Roanoke, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.9%

U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts

Diabetes

11.1%

U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts

Smoking

12.6%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

6.3%

U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts

Cities near Roanoke

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SecorVillage5 mi0.3
BensonVillage5.4 mi0.2
EurekaCity6.9 mi2.7
LowpointCensus-designated place8.2 mi0.2
MetamoraVillage8.9 mi2.3
PanolaVillage9.3 mi0.4
WashburnVillage10 mi0.7
El PasoCity10 mi2.1
MinonkCity11 mi2.4
CongervilleVillage13 mi1
GoodfieldVillage13 mi1.7
La RoseVillage13 mi0.3
KappaVillage13 mi0.4
WashingtonCity13 mi8.6
Deer CreekVillage13 mi0.5
Germantown HillsVillage14 mi1.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Roanoke, IL in?
Roanoke is in Woodford County, Illinois.
What is the population of Roanoke, IL?
About 1,967 people live in Roanoke, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Roanoke?
Nearby places include Secor (5 mi), Benson (5.4 mi), Eureka (6.9 mi), Lowpoint (8.2 mi), Metamora (8.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023