Roanoke, Alabama

About Roanoke

Roanoke, AL is a close-knit town located in eastern Alabama, home to 5,424 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Roanoke is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 18.74 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 289 residents per square mile.

📰 Roanoke News Today

• James David Wilkins Obituary | Quattlebaum Funeral Home | Roanoke, AL Tribute Archive · Aug 17
• Mrs. Rosalyn Lane Saunders Obituary (1956 - 2026) - Roanoke, AL - WCOV-TV Legacy obituary · Aug 14
• Charlie Earnest Henderson Obituary Jul 28, 2026 - Lakes-Dunson-Robertson Funeral Home Lakes-Dunson-Robertson Funeral Home · Jul 31
• Man Accused of Shooting at Roanoke Police Officer During Traffic Stop WBMA · Jun 14
• Glenda Melton Obituary | Quattlebaum Funeral Home | Roanoke, AL Tribute Archive · Aug 13

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Roanoke Unique

• One of 6 places in the US named Roanoke — but the Alabama one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in eastern Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,424.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Roanoke

• DownTown56 Pizza and Grill — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Roanoke

• Rec center of Roanoke reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Roanoke

• Handley High School
• Handley Middle School
• Knight Enloe Elementary School
• Rock Mills Junior High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Roanoke

🏘️ Nearby Communities