What are the schools like in Robins, IA?

Robins is served primarily by Linn-Mar Comm School District. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1.

What is the median household income in Robins?

The median household income in Robins, IA is $127,443 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.8%.

What is the weather like in Robins, IA?

Robins has an average high temperature of 30.0°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 34.3 inches.

Robins, IA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Robins, IA affordable or expensive?

Robins's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Robins is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $344,200 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Robins, IA?

Robins has a violent crime rate of 206.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1812.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Robins, IA a Good Place to Live?

Robins is a small town of 3,356 in Iowa, with a median household income of $127,443 and a 6.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Robins stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Robins is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Robins city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.0

Robins's overall cost of living index is 90.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Robins costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Robins, IA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$344,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$127,443	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Robins's violent crime rate is 206.4 per 100,000 residents — 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

206.4 /100k

Property Crime

1812.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Robins is served primarily by Linn-Mar Comm School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Robins, IA	National Avg
School District	Linn-Mar Comm School District	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	53.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Robins sees average highs of 30.0°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 38.8 inches of annual precipitation and 34.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Robins, IA
Average High — January	30.0°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	38.8"
Annual Snowfall	34.3"

Demographics

Metric	Robins, IA	National Avg
Population	3,356	—
Median Age	45.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	25.7%	22.2%
65 and over	16.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hiawatha, IA 2 mi Marion, IA 5 mi Alburnett, IA 6 mi Palo, IA 7 mi Cedar Rapids, IA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Robins

Robins, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

52328

Robins vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Robins, IA affordable or expensive?

Robins's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Robins roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $344,200 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Robins, IA?

Robins's violent crime rate is 206.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1812.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Robins?

Public schools in Robins are operated by Linn-Mar Comm School District. The district has 7 elementary, 4 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 53.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Robins, IA a good place to live?

Robins, IA has a population of 3,356, a median household income of $127,443, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Robins?

Robins averages 30.0°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.8 inches with about 34.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Robins?

Robins, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52328.

What is the population of Robins?

The population of Robins, Iowa is 3,356 with a median age of 45.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Robins?

Key numbers for living in Robins: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $344,200, median household income $127,443, crime index 67 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Robins side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.