Kentucky
Robards is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 474. Residents earn $70,833 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Robards receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Robards offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Robards is $70,833, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Robards is $123,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Robards enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches, including 12.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,833 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,490 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,073 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,800 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,442 |
| County GDP | $2,756M |
| Restaurants | 80 |
| Healthcare | 139 |
| Retail | 150 |
| Manufacturing | 68 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,441 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.80% |
| Commute Time | 24.2 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $123,000 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $222,885 |
| Census Median Rent | $725 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $719 |
| 1 Bedroom | $794 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $984 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,441 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.80% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.1% |
| Premature Death | 11,101/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 139 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.0 inches |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 12.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 434 ft (132 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 156/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6786°N, 87.5346°W |
| County FIPS | 21101 |
Winner: Republican by 29.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.1% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 156/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 139 |
| Restaurants | 80 |
| Retail Stores | 150 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 24.2 min |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |