Living in Roane County, West Virginia
Roane County is a county in West Virginia with a population of around 14,435. The main communities are Spencer, Reedy.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,403/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $123K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.8%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings cold winters (highs around 45°F) and warm summers (highs around 80°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away.
Demographics
Roane County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 46 and a predominantly working-class population (13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.
Roane County, West Virginia
Home price trend in Roane County
Top Cities and towns in Roane County
Spencer
Population: 2,322
Home price:$115,234
Reedy
Population: 182
Home price:$122,790
Demographics & Amenities in Roane County
2 Hours to major Airport
No
Median age
45.8 Years
Average Family Size
2.99
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Roane County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
No RatingTornados
Very LowEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
No RatingTornados
Very LowTerrain & Weather in Roane County
Average Summer temperature
89°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
Some sun
Precipitation
43.42 inches
Average Winter temperature
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Roane County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
49.2%
Total Employer Establishments
35,323
Poverty (%)
16.8%
Unemployment rate (%)
2.8%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Mean Hours Worked (female)
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Laws and Rights in Roane County
Cannabis
Legal for medical use
Abortion
Illegal
Gun Carry
No permits required
Health inRoane County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Roane County
Robbery
0.22/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
2.96/ per 1000
Burglary
6.13/ per 1000
Arson
0.06/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
3.47/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000
