Roanoke: Community & Culture
Community life in Roanoke is shaped by 13 libraries, 85 congregations, and 25 cultural organizations.
- 0.9 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Virginia 0.7/1K).
- 2.5 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs Virginia 1.4/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | Garden City E-Branch |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 3800 Yellow Mountain Road |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (540) 853-2473 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 24014 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 5824 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 13 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (20)
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
AMVETS LADIES AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA
ROTARY NEW GEN FOUNDATION INC
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
BENEVOLENT & PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS OF THE USA
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
AMVETS
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
ROTARY INTERNATIONAL
AMERICAN LEGION
VFW OF THE UNITED STATES AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA
AMVETS
VFW OF THE UNITED STATES AUXILIARY DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA
KIWANIS FOUNDATION OF ROANOKE
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF VIRGINIA
AMERICAN LEGION POST 0248
AMVETS
| Churches · Total count | 85 |
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Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (15)
American Viscose Plant Historic District
Belmont Historic District
Black Horse Tavern-Bellvue Hotel and Office
Boxley-Sprinkle House
Colony House Motor Lodge
English Gardens
Henry Street Historic District
Lawson, H.L., & Son Warehouse
Lone Oaks
Monterey
Norfolk & Western Class A No. 1218 Locomotive
Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 Locomotive
Norwich Historic District
Old Tombstone
Salvation Army Citadel
| Arts Organizations · Total count | 7 |
|---|---|
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 25 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword · IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (12)
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE VALLEY WORKS
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE VALLEYS MELROSE PLAZA
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF ROANOKE VA INC
UNITED WAY OF VIRGINIAS BLUE RIDGE
ROANOKE VALLEY SPCA
GIRL SCOUTS OF VIRGINIA SKYLINE COUNCIL INC
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF THE VALLEYS INC
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IN THE ROANOKE VALLEY INC
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA INC
YMCA OF ROANOKE VALLEY FOUNDATION
BUNN HOLLOW FARM ANIMAL RESCUE
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF ROANOKE |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 1,067 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Roanoke+VA |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=24012 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=24012 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=24012 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=24012 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 133 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 96 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 7 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 23 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (15)
Virginia Museum of Transportation
Roanoke Pinball Museum
O. Winston Link Museum
Taubman Museum of Art
Mill Mountain Zoo
Vinton Historical Society Museum
Salem Museum
Eleanor D Wilson Museum
Caboose
Botetourt Honey Bee Sanctuary
Botetourt County Historical Society & Museum, Inc
Craig County Historical Society
Blue Ridge Farm Museum
Blacksburg Museum and Cultural Foundation
St. Luke and Odd Fellows Hall
Attractions (5)
Virginia Museum of Transportation
Roanoke Pinball Museum
O. Winston Link Museum
Taubman Museum of Art
Mill Mountain Zoo
Other
Organizations (4)
GRANDIN THEATRE FOUNDATION INC
345TH BOMB GROUP ASSOCIATION
HISTORIC GAINSBORO PRESERVATION DISTRICT
FRIENDS OF MOUNTAIN VIEW
Clubs (8)
MELROSE ATHLETIC CLUB INC
ROANOKE COUNTRY CLUB INC
SPRING RUN SWIM CLUB INC
MILL MOUNTAIN GARDEN CLUB INC
ROANOKE COUNCIL OF GARDEN CLUBS INC
VIRGINIA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUB INC
ROANOKE VALLEY GARDEN CLUB INC
VIRGINIA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUB INC
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| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 10.80 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 90.0% |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | highly engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 1,067 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 8.35 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 82 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 31 |
| Homeless Services · Total count | 1 |
| Legal Aid · Total count | 1 |
| Recovery Orgs · Total count | 3 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 19 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 88 |
| Youth Sports · Total In Area | 88 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Roanoke