What are the schools like in Robards, KY?

School district data for Robards is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Robards?

The median household income in Robards, KY is $64,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.9%.

What is the weather like in Robards, KY?

Robards has an average high temperature of 41.9°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 9.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Robards, KY affordable or expensive?

Robards's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Robards is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $97,500 and the median rent is $703 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Robards, KY?

Robards has a violent crime rate of 234.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1391.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Robards, KY a Good Place to Live?

Robards is a small town of 550 in Kentucky, with a median household income of $64,750 and a 6.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Robards stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Robards 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: 89.8

Robards's overall cost of living index is 89.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Robards costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Robards, KY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$97,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$703	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Robards's violent crime rate is 234.5 per 100,000 residents — 38% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

234.5 /100k

Property Crime

1391.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Robards, KY	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Robards sees average highs of 41.9°F in January and 87.3°F in July, with 47.6 inches of annual precipitation and 9.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Robards, KY
Average High — January	41.9°F
Average High — July	87.3°F
Annual Precipitation	47.6"
Annual Snowfall	9.8"

Demographics

Metric	Robards, KY	National Avg
Population	550	—
Median Age	49.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	13.5%	22.2%
65 and over	16.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Robards

Robards, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

42452

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Robards, KY affordable or expensive?

Robards's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Robards roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $97,500 and median rent is $703/month.

What is the crime rate in Robards, KY?

Robards's violent crime rate is 234.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1391.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Robards?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Robards, KY a good place to live?

Robards, KY has a population of 550, a median household income of $64,750, and an unemployment rate of 6.9%. 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 Robards?

Robards averages 41.9°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.6 inches with about 9.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Robards?

Robards, KY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 42452.

What is the population of Robards?

The population of Robards, Kentucky is 550 with a median age of 49.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Robards?

Key numbers for living in Robards: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $97,500, median household income $64,750, crime index 64 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Robards side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.