Roanoke, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
1,987 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,141 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$139,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$652 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$748 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
76.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Woodford County
1
Peoria Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Woodford County
1
Peoria Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 5 24
Feb 2 5 28
Mar 3 2 39
Apr 3 1 51
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 3 0 73
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 1 41
Dec 2 6 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 72%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 16, IL State Senate District 53, IL State House District 105, IL
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Schools

Roanoke-Benson High School
<1 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Sowers Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 2.8 star
WCSEA-Sowers-K-4
<1 miles, NE
Linn Mennonite Christian School
3 miles, N • 1 star
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Colleges

Eureka College
7 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Illinois Central College
18 miles, W • 1.4 star
Oehrlein School of Cosmetology
21 miles, W • 1 star
Heartland Community College
21 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Advocate Eureka Hospital
6 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Proctor Hospital
21 miles, W • 4.1 star
Saint Francis Medical Center
21 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
71 miles, SW • 1 star
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