Robinson, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Crawford County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
7,005 Population 1,490/sq mi density
$67,591 Median Income $29,633 per capita
$102,600 Home Value $103,790 Zillow
$809 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
373 Violent Crime/100K 1,607 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$67,591 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,600 home value, $809/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
373 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Robinson, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,591
10% below
$29,633 per capita
Home Value
$102,600
64% below
Zillow: $103,790
Median Rent
$809/mo
30% below
21.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
373/100K
2% below
1,607/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.2%
19% below
81.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
92% above
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Robinson Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
36%
Rent
70%
Poverty
33%
Bachelor's
81%
Unemployment
192%
Crime
98%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Robinson 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

Robinson residents earn a median household income of $67,591 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,633. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 424 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Robinson is $102,600 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $103,790. Median rent is $809/month, with 21.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Safety & Crime

Robinson reports 373 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,607/100K.

Education

27.2% of adults in Robinson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below the national average). 81.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Robinson has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population7,005
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density1,490/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,591
Per Capita$29,633
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$1,657M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,186

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,600
Rent$809
Ownership70.3%
Zillow$103,790
Housing Units3,199
Rent Burden21.9%

Crime

F
Violent373/100K
Property1,607/100K

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,129/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
Elevation525 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.2%
High School+81.6%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute12 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Robinson was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.