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Robinson, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Crawford County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
7,005 Population 1,490/sq mi density
$67,591 Median Income $29,633 per capita
$102,600 Home Value $102,987 Zillow
$809 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
248 Violent Crime/100K 1,973 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$67,591 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,600 home value, $809/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
248 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Robinson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Area4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²)
Population Density1,490/sq mi
Coordinates39.0086°N, 87.7334°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCrawford County County
Nearest AirportLawrenceville-Vincennes International (LWV)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.5"
20% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score37.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.2 / 100
Community Resilience75.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

58 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 63 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 62 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 112 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 64 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 116 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 145 km
Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 99 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 67 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 146 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 12 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 115 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 63 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 63 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 143 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 119 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 62 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 81 km
Mar 2, 1990 9 km NW of Vernon, Illinois M3.4 126 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 63 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

461 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 25 fatalities, 571 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 80 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 47 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 64 km 6
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 59 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 31 km 6
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 93 km 2
Mar 8, 2009 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 64 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 3, 1989 EF3 85 km 0
Aug 21, 1977 EF3 92 km 6
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 71 km 0
Aug 10, 1974 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 1, 1974 EF3 32 km 0
Oct 24, 1967 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 29, 1963 EF3 23 km 0
Apr 29, 1963 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 22, 1963 EF3 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 2.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in
December 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in

Robinson has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 29°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.3").

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