Robinson, Kansas

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Population in 2022: 179 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -17.1%
 
Males: 90  (50.8%)
Females: 89  (49.2%)
Median resident age:

42.9 years
Kansas median age:

37.6 years

Zip codes: 66532.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,191 (it was $20,938 in 2000)
Robinson:

$52,191
KS:

$68,925

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $24,430 (it was $13,203 in 2000)

Robinson city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $58,498 (it was $26,000 in 2000)
Robinson:

$58,498
KS:

$206,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $76,055; detached houses: $77,408; mobile homes: $56,321

Median gross rent in 2022: $779.

March 2022 cost of living index in Robinson: 78.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 13.6%

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  • Races in Robinson, KS (2022)
    • 16587.3%White alone
    • 147.4%Hispanic
    • 31.6%Asian alone
    • 31.6%Two or more races

Races in Robinson detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Kansas and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Robinson, Kansas as of April 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Robinson is 99 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (32.1%), American (26.2%), European (8.3%), English (7.1%), Irish (4.8%), French (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 955 feet

Land area: 0.24 square miles.

Population density: 735 people per square mile   (low).

Robinson, Kansas map

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,203 (1.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $691 (1.4%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Joseph, MO (30.8 miles , pop. 73,990).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (68.6 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (428.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Leona, KS (2.3 miles),
Hiawatha, KS (2.7 miles ),
Willis, KS (2.9 miles),
Highland, KS (2.9 miles ),
Severance, KS (3.0 miles),
Denton, KS (3.1 miles),
Everest, KS (3.1 miles ),
Horton, KS (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 39.82 N, Longitude: 95.41 W

Area code: 785

Distribution of median household income in Robinson, KS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Robinson, KS in 2022
Robinson satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Kansas:

2.0%
Most common industries in Robinson, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (17.2%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.3%)
  • Health care (9.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.2%)
  • Machinery (8.0%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (8.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (18.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (12.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.0%)
  • Construction (10.0%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (10.0%)
  • Machinery (6.0%)
  • Truck transportation (6.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (32.4%)
  • Health care (16.2%)
  • Machinery (10.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.1%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.4%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (5.4%)
Most common occupations in Robinson, KS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (8.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.9%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.6%)
  • Cashiers (4.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (14.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12.0%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (10.0%)
  • Top executives (6.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.0%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (6.0%)
  • Electricians (6.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (10.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (10.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.1%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (8.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8.1%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers, including supervisors (5.4%)

Average climate in Robinson, Kansas

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Tornado activity:

Robinson-area historical tornado activity is near Kansas state average. It is 104% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/6/1962, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 28.4 miles away from the Robinson city center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 5/5/1950, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.3 miles away from the city center injured 12 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Robinson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Kansas state average. It is 465% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 248.7 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 305.5 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 212.8 miles away from Robinson center
On 2/13/2016 at 17:07:06, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 5.2 mi) earthquake occurred 291.7 miles away from Robinson center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 275.3 miles away from Robinson center
On 1/19/2020 at 19:08:42, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 185.4 miles away from Robinson center
Magnitude types: moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Brown County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 9, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 4, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Robinson topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Robinson:

  • OAK RIDGE ACRES (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; HIAWATHA, KS)
  • HIAWATHA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 7 miles away; HIAWATHA, KS)
  • NORTHEAST KANSAS MULTI COUNTY HHA (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; HIAWATHA, KS)
  • HIAWATHA PLACE (Hospital, about 8 miles away; HIAWATHA, KS)
  • HIGHLAND CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; HIGHLAND, KS)
  • HIGHLAND HEALTHCARE AND REHAB CTR (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; HIGHLAND, KS)
  • HORTON DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; HORTON, KS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Robinson:

  • Highland Community College (about 8 miles; Highland, KS; Full-time enrollment: 2,148)
  • Missouri Western State University (about 34 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; FT enrollment: 4,557)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 47 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)
  • Grantham University (about 56 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 8,385)
  • Washburn University (about 57 miles; Topeka, KS; FT enrollment: 5,092)
  • Park University (about 59 miles; Parkville, MO; FT enrollment: 9,131)
  • Kansas City Kansas Community College (about 60 miles; Kansas City, KS; FT enrollment: 4,718)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Robinson: Agricultural Partners Co - Operative Grain Elevator Number 7 (A), Robinson Fire Department (B), Robinson City Hall (C), Robinson Senior Citizens Center (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Church in Robinson: Robinson United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Rose Hill Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Brown County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.5 people
Kansas:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

69.6%
Whole state:

66.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.7%
Whole state:

5.8%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Robinson:

Marital status in Robinson, KS
  • Never married: 14.9%
  • Now married: 64.9%
  • Separated: 4.8%
  • Widowed: 7.5%
  • Divorced: 7.8%

For population 25 years and over in Robinson:

  • High school or higher: 94.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.9%
  • Unemployed: 6.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.8
Kansas average:

11.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Robinson, KS (based on Brown County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,12318
Evangelical Protestant96912
Catholic9003
Other2591
Black Protestant1241
None4,609-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 2
This county:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
Here:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 11
Brown County:

10.95 / 10,000 pop.
Kansas:

7.33 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.8%
State:

8.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

29.8%
State:

27.9%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

9.9%
Kansas:

13.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Robinson:

45.0%
State:

49.2%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Robinson:

35.5%
Kansas:

46.3%

Average BMI:
Robinson:

28.0
Kansas:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

18.8%
Kansas:

21.2%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Robinson:

5.9%
Kansas:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Robinson:

6.8
Kansas:

6.8

Overweight people:
Robinson:

30.5%
State:

33.5%

General health condition:
Robinson:

47.8%
Kansas:

56.0%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

70.1%
Kansas:

78.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Robinson, KS Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Solid Waste Management 1$5,580$66,9601$1,024
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$435
Totals for Government 1$5,580$66,9602$1,459

Robinson government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $88,000 ($491.62)
    Local Fire Protection: $20,000 ($111.73)
    Regular Highways: $20,000 ($111.73)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $32,000 ($178.77)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $68,000 ($379.89)

Robinson government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $51,000 ($284.92)
  • Revenue - Electric Utilities: $145,000 ($810.06)
    Water Utilities: $56,000 ($312.85)
  • Tax - Property: $52,000 ($290.50)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $26,000 ($145.25)

Robinson government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $802,000 ($4480.45)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $802,000 ($4480.45)

Robinson government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $119,000 ($664.80)

Strongest AM radio stations in Robinson:

  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • WIBW (580 AM; 5 kW; TOPEKA, KS; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KSFT (1550 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KTNC (1230 AM; 1 kW; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: C.R. COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KKLO (1410 AM; 5 kW; LEAVENWORTH, KS; Owner: CHARA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Robinson:

  • KKJO-FM (105.5 FM; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • KNZA (103.9 FM; HIAWATHA, KS; Owner: KNZA, INC.)
  • KAIR-FM (93.7 FM; HORTON, KS; Owner: KNZA INC.)
  • KSJQ (92.7 FM; SAVANNAH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • K219CE (91.7 FM; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KLZA (101.3 FM; FALLS CITY, NE; Owner: KNZA, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Robinson:

  • KTAJ (Channel 16; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KQTV (Channel 2; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF THE MIDWEST, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 33Number of bridges
  • 322ft / 98.3mTotal length
  • $1,274,000Total costs
  • 23,863Total average daily traffic
  • 5,572Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Robinson, KS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 111970-1979
  • 81980-1989
  • 71990-1999
  • 32000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Robinson, KS

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • 122 Parsons St (Lat: 39.816667 Lon: -95.414694), Call Sign: KNAW429,
    Assigned Frequencies: 39.1800 MHz, Grant Date: 03/08/1996, Expiration Date: 07/31/2001, Cancellation Date: 09/30/2001, Registrant: City Of Robinson, 122 Parsons, Robinson, KS 66532, Phone: (913) 544-6850

  • 8.5 Mi E Hiawatha 3 Mi N .5 Mi W (Lat: 39.868056 Lon: -95.390528), Call Sign: KNAF550,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.125 MHz, Grant Date: 07/31/1995, Expiration Date: 09/10/2000, Cancellation Date: 12/03/2000, Registrant: Korthanke Farms Inc, Rt 1 Box 108, Robinson, KS 66532

  • Rt 2 (Lat: 39.920556 Lon: -95.371083), Call Sign: KNCE945, Licensee ID: L00456158,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.625 MHz, Grant Date: 02/02/2002, Expiration Date: 02/19/2012, Cancellation Date: 04/21/2012, Registrant: Blevins Farms, Rt 2, Robinson, KS 66532

  • 2 Mi S 1 Mi E (Lat: 39.791111 Lon: -95.404417), Call Sign: KNEG437,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.595 MHz, Grant Date: 12/29/2022, Expiration Date: 02/08/2033, Registrant: Tryon Farms, Inc, 2175 190th, Robinson, KS 66532, Phone: (785) 741-2004, Email:

  • 2026 Sagebrush Rd (Lat: 39.802389 Lon: -95.393139), Call Sign: WQQK877,
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.680 MHz, Grant Date: 11/16/2022, Expiration Date: 01/16/2033, Certifier: Dayton H Covert, Registrant: Haug Communications Inc, 12645 County Road 447, St. Joseph, MO 64505, Phone: (816) 279-6535, Fax: (816) 279-0749, Email:

  • Lat: 39.813111 Lon: -95.369278, Call Sign: WRUV612, Licensee ID: L02600698,
    Assigned Frequencies: 158.340 MHz, Grant Date: 10/08/2022, Expiration Date: 10/08/2032, Certifier: Matthew Tietjens, Registrant: Matthew Tietjens, 2423 210th St, Robinson, KS 66532, Phone: (785) 547-5718, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: W0OKP, Grant Date: 05/24/1994, Expiration Date: 05/24/2004, Cancellation Date: 05/25/2006, Registrant: Harold D Sommers, Rt 1 Box 127, Robinson, KS 66532


FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: LUSCOMBE 8E (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 86 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1999K, N1999K, N-1999K, Serial Number: 4726, Year manufactured: 1947, Airworthiness Date: 03/09/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 04/29/1998
    Registrant (Individual): Bradley D Sommers, 2491 Willow Rd, Robinson, KS 66532
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 177 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR IO-360 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3273T, N3273T, N-3273T, Serial Number: 17700573, Year manufactured: 1967, Airworthiness Date: 12/28/1967, Certificate Issue Date: 07/15/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Bradley D Sommers, 2491 Willow Rd, Robinson, KS 66532

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 10. The highest number of fires - 23 took place in 2014, and the least - 3 in 2017. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Robinson, KS When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (55.2%), and Structure Fires (29.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Robinson, KS
    • 9555.2%Outside Fires
    • 5029.1%Structure Fires
    • 1911.0%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 84.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Robinson, KS
Most common first names in Robinson, KS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John1078.5 years
Harold680.7 years
William681.8 years
Mary682.5 years
Herman475.7 years
Helen482.9 years
Charles364.3 years
Albert381.7 years
Clara389.6 years
Clarence369.7 years
Most common last names in Robinson, KS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Bruning1077.3 years
Oltjen779.9 years
Lieneman774.6 years
Glenn576.6 years
Martin470.2 years
Fridell482.0 years
Fahrmeyer469.7 years
Overdick479.0 years
Bradbury370.3 years
Nelson384.7 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Robinson, KS
  • 96.9%Utility gas
  • 3.1%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Robinson, KS
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Robinson compared to Kansas state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Robinson on our top lists:

  • #78 on the list of "Top 100 cities with oldest houses"
There are 4 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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