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Roanoke, Alabama

Introduction to Roanoke, Alabama

Roanoke, Alabama, in Randolph county, is 52 miles NW of Columbus, Georgia (center to center) and 70 miles SW of Atlanta, Georgia. The city is home to some 6,563 residents.

Roanoke History

Roanoke is in Randolph County which was named after the Virginia statesman, John Randolph. The city was named after Randolph's plantation by the same name. Earlier, the area was named Chulafinee and High Pine. The Ella Smith Dolls, manufactured by the city's resident Ella Gaunt Smith, became very popular in the early 20th century.

Roanoke and nearby Attractions

  • Roanoke County Club
  • Roanoke Public Library
  • Bell Lake
  • Town Creek
  • Center Chapel
  • First Baptist Church

Things To Do In Roanoke

The city of Roanoke is dotted with lakes and reservoirs that offer folks the opportunity to indulge in water sports. One can visit Bell Lake, High Pine Creek Lake, and Roanoke City Lake. There are also a couple of creeks worth visiting. Bellevue, a Greek revival home built in the 1850’s, is a historic place which one can visit while in Roanoke. There are approximately nine churches in the area which are worth visiting.

Roanoke Transportation

The local airport is Anniston Metropolitan Airport.

Roanoke Higher Education

Higher educational opportunities are offered by Southern Union State Community College, State University of West Georgia, Auburn University Main Campus, and Jacksonville State University.

High Points

Roanoke strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alabama):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyRoanoke Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyRoanoke Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 19%Roanoke Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Roanoke, AL

Comparing Roanoke to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alabama (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens99
Female Share of the Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Racial Diversity89
Age of the Population66
Male Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty25
College Educated Adults26
People in Middle Class or Better24
Median Family Income14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times57
Walking and Biking to Work48
Public Transportation Use26
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents106
People Living Alone77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Housing Recently Built62
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals25

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime45
Low Violent Crime23

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