At a Glance
Median Income
$57,083
$24,849 per capita
Home Value
$154,200
Zillow: $404,855
Median Rent
$481/mo
18.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
69.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
19.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
13.0% smoking rate
How Roberts Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Roberts's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Roberts a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Roberts residents earn a median household income of $57,083 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,849. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,180 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Roberts is $154,200 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $404,855. Median rent is $481/month, with 18.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
11.7% of adults in Roberts hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
69.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Roberts has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population534
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density1,723/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born18.0%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$57,083
Per Capita$24,849
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty19.1%
County GDP$1,366M
Avg Weekly Wage$892
Housing
A+
Home Value$154,200
Rent$481
Ownership59.8%
Zillow$404,855
Housing Units186
Rent Burden18.9%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,433/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain10.1 in/yr
Elevation4,776 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+69.0%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 12%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.7%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations27
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Roberts was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Idaho Falls Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.381 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
18.0% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.