What are the schools like in Robinson, IL?

Robinson is served primarily by Robinson CUSD 2. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Robinson?

The median household income in Robinson, IL is $57,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

What is the weather like in Robinson, IL?

Robinson has an average high temperature of 37.1°F in January and 87.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 11.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Robinson, IL affordable or expensive?

Robinson's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Robinson is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $94,700 and the median rent is $809 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Robinson, IL?

Robinson has a violent crime rate of 301.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1607.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Robinson, IL a Good Place to Live?

Robinson is a small town of 7,089 in Illinois, with a median household income of $57,500 and a 5.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Robinson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All Robinson 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: 91.2

Robinson's overall cost of living index is 91.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Robinson costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Robinson, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$94,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$809	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Robinson's violent crime rate is 301.4 per 100,000 residents — 21% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

301.4 /100k

Property Crime

1607.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Robinson is served primarily by Robinson CUSD 2. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Robinson, IL	National Avg
School District	Robinson CUSD 2	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Robinson sees average highs of 37.1°F in January and 87.4°F in July, with 45.5 inches of annual precipitation and 11.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Robinson, IL
Average High — January	37.1°F
Average High — July	87.4°F
Annual Precipitation	45.5"
Annual Snowfall	11.6"

Demographics

Metric	Robinson, IL	National Avg
Population	7,089	—
Median Age	39.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	11.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	11.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.0%	22.2%
65 and over	18.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Stoy, IL 5 mi Palestine, IL 7 mi Hutsonville, IL 8 mi Flat Rock, IL 8 mi Merom, IN 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Robinson

Robinson, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62454

Robinson vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Robinson, IL affordable or expensive?

Robinson's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Robinson roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $94,700 and median rent is $809/month.

What is the crime rate in Robinson, IL?

Robinson's violent crime rate is 301.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1607.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Robinson?

Public schools in Robinson are operated by Robinson CUSD 2. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 22.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Robinson, IL a good place to live?

Robinson, IL has a population of 7,089, a median household income of $57,500, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. 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 Robinson?

Robinson averages 37.1°F in January and 87.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.5 inches with about 11.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Robinson?

Robinson, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62454.

What is the population of Robinson?

The population of Robinson, Illinois is 7,089 with a median age of 39.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Robinson?

Key numbers for living in Robinson: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $94,700, median household income $57,500, crime index 78 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Robinson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.