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Roanoke, LA
Census-designated place in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana.
Population
482
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,127
ZIP codes
0
Roanoke and its ZIP codes
Roanoke at a glance
- Roanoke is about 11 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
Local data for Roanoke, LA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson Davis Parish. PPP loans are for Roanoke.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,559
7,936 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,817
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$191M
FY 2026, $5,933 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Roanoke, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
210
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
862
7.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 42°F
63.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Roanoke, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.0%
U.S. 33.3% +11.7 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
21.1%
U.S. 12.8% +8.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Roanoke
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WelshTown | 3.8 mi | 6.3 |
| JenningsCity | 5.4 mi | 10.6 |
| LacassineCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| MermentauVillage | 10 mi | 2.1 |
| Lake ArthurTown | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| HayesCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.8 |
| FentonVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| EganCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.8 |
| MidlandCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| IowaTown | 16 mi | 3.4 |
| IotaTown | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| MorseVillage | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| EltonTown | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| EstherwoodVillage | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| KinderTown | 18 mi | 5.5 |
| BasileTown | 19 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Roanoke, LA in?
- Roanoke is in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Roanoke, LA?
- About 482 people live in Roanoke, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Roanoke?
- Nearby places include Welsh (3.8 mi), Jennings (5.4 mi), Lacassine (10 mi), Mermentau (10 mi), Lake Arthur (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023