The Town FilesRoanoke County, Virginia
97,023 people. The median home is worth $286,000 (typical Virginia town: $298,050) and the median household earns $83,709.
Towns in Roanoke County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cave Spring | 26,755 | $325,800 | $87,539 | 42.4 |
| Hollins | 15,574 | $244,300 | $77,456 | 43.0 |
| Vinton | 8,059 | $190,900 | $65,445 | 37.2 |
People and housing
| Roanoke County | Typical Virginia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $286,000 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $1,224 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $83,709 | $78,595 |
| Median age | 43.5 | 39.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.1% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% | 8.8% |
Jobs and pay
37,445 jobs in 2024, average pay $54,899 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 595 storm events in Roanoke County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Roanoke County has been included in 23 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 1, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4831: Tropical Storm Helene |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| December 18, 2018 | Hurricane | DR-4411: Tropical Storm Michael |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).