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Robins, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Linn County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
3,349 Population 556/sq mi density
$122,500 Median Income $55,911 per capita
$370,500 Home Value $393,230 Zillow
$955 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
70 Violent Crime/100K 2,285 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$122,500 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$370,500 home value, $955/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Robins, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$122,500
63% above
$55,911 per capita
Home Value
$370,500
31% above
Zillow: $393,230
Median Rent
$955/mo
18% below
32.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
70/100K
82% below
2,285/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
56.5%
68% above
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.3%
1% above
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Robins Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Robins's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
163%
Home Value
131%
Rent
82%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
168%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
18%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Robins a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Robins residents earn a median household income of $122,500 , which is 63% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,911. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,760 business establishments, including 543 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Robins is $370,500 , 31% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $393,230. Median rent is $955/month, with 32.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.

Safety & Crime

Robins reports 70 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,285/100K.

Education

56.5% of adults in Robins hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% above the national average). 99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Robins has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population3,349
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density556/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$122,500
Per Capita$55,911
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$21,899M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,300

Housing

A+
Home Value$370,500
Rent$955
Ownership92.5%
Zillow$393,230
Housing Units1,161
Rent Burden32.3%

Crime

F
Violent70/100K
Property2,285/100K

Health

Obesity32.3%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death7,001/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain38.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation849 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+56.5%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+18.1%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute16 min
Broadband96.6%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Robins was built in 2001.
15.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is The Eastern Iowa (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 543 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.