Roane County , West Virginia
Population: 13,921 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $45,194 Home $121,100 Rent $590/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 13,921 residents, Roane County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for West Virginia and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Roane County at 41%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$45,194
Median Income
household
$121,100
Home Value
median
$590/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $45,194 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,492 |
| Poverty Rate | 20.2% |
| Median Home Value | $121,100 |
| Median Gross Rent | $590/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 77.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.9% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 13,921 |
| Median Age | 46.5 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 14.2% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
41.3%
Obesity
14.5%
Diabetes
24.6%
Smoking
40.7%
High Blood Pressure
39.6%
No Physical Activity
33.9%
Depression
42.8%
Insufficient Sleep
80.8%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 45.0 · 45th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
8.49
🌀 Hurricane
51.48
🔥 Wildfire
17.11
❄️ Winter Storm
28.77
🌍 Earthquake
30.98
☀️ Drought
42.40
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