Roanoke County

VA · Pop. 114,588 · Suburban County

7Homestead Score

Roanoke County is a suburban county in VA with a population of approximately 114,588.

$/Acre: $3,556

Property Tax: 0.82%

Growing Season: 180 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 7/10

Density: 70.1/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.82%

Local Sales Tax1.74%

Combined Sales Tax7.04%

Cost of Living Index110.1

Median Household Income$61,458

Poverty Rate21.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,556

Median Home Price$404K

Acres for Sale790

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season180 days

Annual Rainfall47.6 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low27°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,376 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)222 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K269

Property Crime /100K222

Overall Safety7/10

Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby9%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyModerate