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Roberts, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Jefferson County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
534 Population 1,723/sq mi density
$57,083 Median Income $24,849 per capita
$154,200 Home Value $391,080 Zillow
$481 Median Rent 18.9% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
25 Violent Crime/100K 1,847 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$57,083 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,200 home value, $481/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
25 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Roberts, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,083
24% below
$24,849 per capita
Home Value
$154,200
45% below
Zillow: $391,080
Median Rent
$481/mo
59% below
18.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
25/100K
94% below
1,847/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
65% below
69.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
19.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
12% above
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
302 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
76%
Home Value
55%
Rent
41%
Poverty
154%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
139%
Crime
6%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Roberts a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
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 5.0% (39% 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 $391,080. 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.

Safety & Crime

Roberts reports 25 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,847/100K.

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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Data Overview

People

Population534
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density1,723/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$57,083
Per Capita$24,849
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty19.1%
County GDP$1,366M
Avg Weekly Wage$892

Housing

A+
Home Value$154,200
Rent$481
Ownership59.8%
Zillow$391,080
Housing Units186
Rent Burden18.9%

Crime

F
Violent25/100K
Property1,847/100K

Health

Obesity36.0%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,433/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain10.1 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
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.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.