Roanoke, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 1,926 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -3.4%
 
Males: 991  (51.5%)
Females: 935  (48.5%)
Median resident age:

39.5 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 61561.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $67,727 (it was $43,125 in 2000)
Roanoke:

$67,727
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,237 (it was $24,489 in 2000)

Roanoke village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $148,266 (it was $85,700 in 2000)
Roanoke:

$148,266
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $163,609; detached houses: $163,604; in 2-unit structures: $139,512

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,001.

March 2022 cost of living index in Roanoke: 85.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.0%

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  • Races in Roanoke, IL (2022)
    • 1,73887.6%White alone
    • 1859.3%Hispanic
    • 402.0%Two or more races

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According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 7 registered sex offenders living in Roanoke, Illinois as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Roanoke is 305 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (56.0%), Italian (7.5%), American (5.4%), Irish (4.8%), English (4.0%), European (1.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/29/1894

Elevation: 735 feet

Land area: 0.91 square miles.

Population density: 2,117 people per square mile   (low).

Roanoke, Illinois map

8 residents are foreign born

This village:

0.4%
Illinois:

12.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,976 (2.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,942 (1.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Peoria, IL (22.1 miles , pop. 112,936).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (107.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Secor, IL (2.3 miles ),
Benson, IL (2.3 miles ),
Eureka, IL (2.6 miles ),
Metamora, IL (2.9 miles ),
Panola, IL (3.1 miles),
Washburn, IL (3.1 miles ),
El Paso, IL (3.2 miles ),
Minonk, IL (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 40.80 N, Longitude: 89.20 W

Area code: 309

Distribution of median household income in Roanoke, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Roanoke, IL in 2022
Roanoke satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $750,000
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $750,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2012: 3 buildings, average cost: $206,700
  • 2011: 3 buildings, average cost: $200,000
  • 2010: 4 buildings, average cost: $271,300
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $207,500
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2007: 8 buildings, average cost: $132,100
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $184,400
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $243,300
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $180,000
  • 2003: 5 buildings, average cost: $189,800
  • 2002: 4 buildings, average cost: $181,300
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $117,000
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $101,200
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $110,000
  • 1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $161,400
  • 1997: 3 buildings, average cost: $140,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Roanoke, IL residents
Average permit cost in Roanoke, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.7%
Illinois:

4.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +74 (+3.9%).
Most common industries in Roanoke, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (14.5%)
  • Machinery (9.7%)
  • Construction (8.8%)
  • Educational services (6.9%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.5%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.5%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Machinery (14.9%)
  • Construction (14.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.8%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (6.0%)
  • Health care (3.7%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (28.8%)
  • Educational services (11.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.6%)
  • Public administration (4.8%)
  • Social assistance (3.3%)
  • Personal & laundry services (3.1%)
Most common occupations in Roanoke, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (3.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.6%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.6%)
  • Registered nurses (5.1%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.1%)

Average climate in Roanoke, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Roanoke, Illinois average temperatures Roanoke, Illinois average precipitation Roanoke, Illinois humidity Roanoke, Illinois wind speed Roanoke, Illinois snowfall Roanoke, Illinois sunshine Roanoke, Illinois clear and cloudy days

Roanoke, Illinois environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 108. This is significantly worse than average.

City:

108
U.S.:

73
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2017 was 0.927. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 20.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.927
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 36.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 12.1. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 21.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

12.1
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2009 was 0.0102. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0102
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

Roanoke-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 87% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/13/2004, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 2.0 miles away from the Roanoke village center injured 3 people.

On 6/29/1976, a category F4 tornado 23.7 miles away from the village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Roanoke-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 115% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 176.7 miles away from Roanoke center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 153.5 miles away from Roanoke center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 176.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 208.7 miles away from Roanoke center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 48.4 miles away from Roanoke center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW) earthquake occurred 176.0 miles away from Roanoke center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Woodford County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 9, Floods: 7, Tornadoes: 3, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Roanoke topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Roanoke:

  • APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN HOME (1102 WEST RANDOLPH)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Roanoke:

  • MAPLE LAWN HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; EUREKA, IL)
  • ADVOCATE EUREKA HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 7 miles away; EUREKA, IL)
  • APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN HOME OF EUREKA (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; EUREKA, IL)
  • SNYDER VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; METAMORA, IL)
  • HERITAGE HEALTH-EL PASO (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; EL PASO, IL)
  • HERITAGE HEALTH-MINONK (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; MINONK, IL)
  • WASHINGTON CHRISTIAN VILLAGE (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; WASHINGTON, IL)

Airports located in Roanoke:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Roanoke:

  • Illinois Central College (about 19 miles; East Peoria, IL; Full-time enrollment: 7,158)
  • Heartland Community College (about 21 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 3,958)
  • Illinois State University (about 23 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 18,804)
  • Bradley University (about 23 miles; Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 5,152)
  • Illinois Wesleyan University (about 24 miles; Bloomington, IL; FT enrollment: 2,323)
  • Illinois Valley Community College (about 36 miles; Oglesby, IL; FT enrollment: 2,747)
  • Richland Community College (about 66 miles; Decatur, IL; FT enrollment: 2,434)

Public high school in Roanoke:

Private high school in Roanoke:

  • LINN MENNONITE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 27, Location: 1594 COUNTY ROAD 1700 N, Grades: 1-11)

Public elementary/middle school in Roanoke:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Roanoke: Roanoke Municipal Ambulance Department (A), Roanoke Fire Protection District (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Roanoke include: Roanoke United Methodist Church (A), Saint Joseph's Catholic Church (B), Trinity Lutheran Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Roanke Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Woodford County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Roanoke that have no violations reported:

  • ROANOKE IGA VENDING MACHINE (Address: 106 W DAVIDSON , Population served: 50, Primary Water Source Type: Purch groundwater)
  • MARTIN BROTHERS IMPLEMENT (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This village:

2.5 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

69.4%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

3.9%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
57 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
69 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with branches in Roanoke (2011 data):

  • Morton Community Bank: Roanoke-Benson Community Bank Branch at 306 North Main Street, branch established on 2002/02/04; Roanoke Branch at 416 West Front Street, branch established on 1880/01/01. Info updated 2010/12/15: Bank assets: $2,667.0 mil, Deposits: $2,086.4 mil, headquarters in Morton, IL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 32 total offices, Holding Company: Hometown Community Bancorp, Inc. Esop And Trust
  • Commerce Bank: Roanoke Branch at 102 N 6th St, branch established on 1945/05/17. Info updated 2011/07/07: Bank assets: $20,493.6 mil, Deposits: $16,805.3 mil, headquarters in Kansas City, MO, positive income, 206 total offices, Holding Company: Commerce Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Roanoke:

Marital status in Roanoke, IL
  • Never married: 29.1%
  • Now married: 54.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.1%
  • Divorced: 10.0%

For population 25 years and over in Roanoke:

  • High school or higher: 93.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.2%
  • Unemployed: 3.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.1
Illinois average:

12.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Roanoke
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Roanoke, IL (based on Woodford County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,31041
Mainline Protestant4,40919
Catholic3,8048
Other14-
None23,127-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
This county:

2.11 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

0.53 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 12
Woodford County:

3.16 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 31
This county:

8.17 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Woodford County:

8.9%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.1%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

9.5%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

48.2%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Roanoke:

42.7%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Here:

29.2
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

22.7%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

13.2%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Roanoke:

6.9
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

33.2%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Roanoke:

53.5%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

74.7%
State:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Roanoke, IL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Sewerage 5$17,289$41,4940$0
Streets and Highways 5$25,933$62,2390$0
Financial Administration 1$9,790$117,4800$0
Totals for Government 11$53,012$57,8310$0

Roanoke government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $353,000 ($183.28)
    Regular Highways: $324,000 ($168.22)
    Financial Administration: $267,000 ($138.63)
    Water Utilities: $212,000 ($110.07)
    Police Protection: $132,000 ($68.54)
    Solid Waste Management: $94,000 ($48.81)
    Sewerage: $50,000 ($25.96)
    Parks and Recreation: $9,000 ($4.67)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $108,000 ($56.07)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff Services: $163,000 ($84.63)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $375,000 ($194.70)

Roanoke government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $122,000 ($63.34)
    Solid Waste Management: $55,000 ($28.56)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $43,000 ($22.33)
    Interest Earnings: $15,000 ($7.79)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $612,000 ($317.76)
    Transit Utilities: $270,000 ($140.19)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $644,000 ($334.37)
    Highways: $52,000 ($27.00)
  • Tax - Property: $169,000 ($87.75)

Roanoke government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $7,495,000 ($3891.48)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,900,000 ($2544.13)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $2,700,000 ($1401.87)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $105,000 ($54.52)

Roanoke government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $4,632,000 ($2404.98)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $6,041,000 ($3136.55)

Businesses in Roanoke, IL

  • Ford: 1
  • La-Z-Boy: 1
  • Lane Furniture: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Roanoke:

  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WWFS (1290 AM; 5 kW; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WVEL (1140 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PEKIN, IL)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WMBD (1470 AM; 5 kW; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WPEO (1020 AM; daytime; 1 kW; PEORIA, IL)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Roanoke:

  • WRVP (98.5 FM; EUREKA, IL; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, INC.)
  • WSWT (106.9 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WXMP (105.7 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WCBU (89.9 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: BRADLEY UNIVERSITY)
  • WBNH (88.5 FM; PEKIN, IL; Owner: CENTRAL ILLINOIS RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WGLO (95.5 FM; PEKIN, IL; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, INC.)
  • WPBG (93.3 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WIXO (99.9 FM; BARTONVILLE, IL; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, INC.)
  • WDQX (102.3 FM; MORTON, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WPMJ (94.3 FM; CHILLICOTHE, IL; Owner: KELLY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCIC (91.5 FM; PEKIN, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • WBNQ (101.5 FM; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WIHN (96.7 FM; NORMAL, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WRVY-FM (100.5 FM; HENRY, IL; Owner: WZOE, INC)
  • WXCL (104.9 FM; PEKIN, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WGLT (89.1 FM; NORMAL, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WBWN (104.1 FM; LE ROY, IL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDQZ (99.5 FM; LEXINGTON, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING, LLC)
  • W278AE (103.5 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • W264AG (100.7 FM; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: CENTRAL ILLINOIS RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Roanoke:

  • WYZZ-TV (Channel 43; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: WYZZ LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WAOE (Channel 59; PEORIA, IL; Owner: FOUR SEASONS PEORIA, LLC)
  • WWTO-TV (Channel 35; LASALLE, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WHOI (Channel 19; PEORIA, IL; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF PEORIA, LLC)
  • WEEK-TV (Channel 25; PEORIA, IL; Owner: WEEK-TV LICENSE, INC.)
  • WTVP (Channel 47; PEORIA, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS VALLEY PUB TELECOMM CORP)
  • WMBD-TV (Channel 31; PEORIA, IL; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, L.L.C.)
  • W51CT (Channel 51; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Roanoke fatal accident list:

Sep 29, 2020 06:24 AM, Cr-1800 E, Lat: 40.757125, Lon: -89.196017, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Oct 10, 1996 10:41 AM, 116, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Nov 6, 1993 02:30 AM, 116, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Apr 1, 1986 03:30 PM, 116, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Dec 14, 1985 03:30 PM, 116, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 20Number of bridges
  • 171ft / 51.8mTotal length
  • $9,301,000Total costs
  • 19,175Total average daily traffic
  • 2,410Total average daily truck traffic
  • 24,372Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Roanoke, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 21950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 61980-1989
  • 51990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Roanoke, IL

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Roanoke)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

25 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

5
  • 202 E Woodford St (Lat: 40.791139 Lon: -89.194528), Call Sign: KNCT749,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.880 MHz, Grant Date: 12/15/2021, Expiration Date: 02/11/2032, Registrant: Ragan Communications, Inc., 2 Ragan Court, Washington, IL 61571-1051, Phone: (309) 745-9386, Fax: (309) 745-3215, Email:

  • On Il Rt 116 E Edge (Lat: 40.797250 Lon: -89.191750), Call Sign: KJU513, Licensee ID: L00060907,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.775 MHz, Grant Date: 12/22/1997, Expiration Date: 01/08/2003, Cancellation Date: 04/13/2003, Registrant: Woodford County Farm Service F S Inc, Eureka, IL 61530

  • 1173 County Road 1900e (Lat: 40.760917 Lon: -89.177250), Call Sign: WQTA209,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.960 MHz, Grant Date: 09/27/2023, Expiration Date: 12/17/2033, Certifier: Travis Leman, Registrant: Tbs Electronics, Inc., 5225 Sw Topeka Blvd, Topeka, KS 66609, Phone: (785) 862-7450, Email:

  • Lat: 40.822639 Lon: -89.216389, Call Sign: WQUY276,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.497 MHz, Grant Date: 11/14/2014, Expiration Date: 11/14/2024, Certifier: Richard Hill, Registrant: Supreme Radio Communications, Inc., 4017 N. Prospect Rd., Peoria Heights, IL 61616-7748, Phone: (309) 256-0660, Fax: (309) 688-7414, Email:

  • Lat: 40.778556 Lon: -89.240806, Call Sign: WRWE995,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.487 MHz, 456.487 MHz, Grant Date: 02/14/2023, Expiration Date: 02/14/2033, Certifier: John Getz, Registrant: Supreme Radio Communications, Inc., 4017 N Prospect Road, Peoria Heights, IL 61616, Phone: (309) 682-0831, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

22 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Roanoke)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 182N (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 119 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR O-470 SERIES (230 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 92712, N92712, N-92712, Serial Number: 18260321, Year manufactured: 1970, Airworthiness Date: 04/28/1970, Certificate Issue Date: 07/08/2005
    Registrant (Individual): Michael J Pfister, Po Box 94, Roanoke, IL 61561
  • Aircraft: EUROCOPTER AS 350 B2 (Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: TURBOMECA ARRIEL 1D1 (712 HP) (Turbo-shaft)
    N-Number: 987RL, N987RL, N-987RL, Serial Number: 4586, Year manufactured: 2008, Airworthiness Date: 07/13/2009, Certificate Issue Date: 01/31/2012
    Registrant (Corporation): Studer Fertilizer Inc, 1517 County Road 2100 E, Roanoke, IL 61561

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$115,480
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0303.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Roanoke, IL
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Roanoke, IL - Value

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 10. The highest number of fires - 20 took place in 2008, and the least - 2 in 2013. The data has a dropping trend.
    Fire incident types in Roanoke, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (43.8%), and Structure Fires (33.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Roanoke, IL
    • 7743.8%Outside Fires
    • 5833.0%Structure Fires
    • 2111.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 2011.4%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Roanoke, IL
Most common first names in Roanoke, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2776.3 years
Anna2385.3 years
Mary2084.8 years
Joseph1679.3 years
William1380.2 years
Margaret1385.1 years
Robert1275.6 years
Marie1181.1 years
Raymond1178.4 years
Edward1079.9 years
Most common last names in Roanoke, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Hodel2581.4 years
Leman1781.4 years
Monge1681.1 years
Aeschleman1578.8 years
Moritz1380.1 years
Sauder1277.4 years
Fehr1277.7 years
Zimmerman1283.8 years
Fischer1280.0 years
Martin1184.4 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Roanoke, IL
  • 87.1%Utility gas
  • 7.7%Electricity
  • 3.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.5%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Roanoke, IL
  • 70.4%Utility gas
  • 16.4%Electricity
  • 5.7%Wood
  • 5.0%No fuel used
  • 2.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Roanoke compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.

Roanoke on our top lists:

  • #23 on the list of "Top 100 safest cities (lowest city-data.com crime index)"
  • #94 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000"
There are 6 pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Rick L. Gerber (7)
  • Bart A. Fisher (4)
  • Keith D. Fischer (3)
  • Rickey Gerber (3)
  • Aaron Beyer (2)
  • Todd Edwin Moser (1)
  • Rick Reysen (1)
  • Thyssenkrupp Access Manufacturing, Llc (1)
  • Daniel Edward Henderson (1)
  • Rickey L. Gerber (1)

Total of 23 patent applications in 2008-2024.