Living in Robards, Kentucky
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Robards · Census data 2020–2024
Robards has 483 residents with a median age of 50.7. The median household income is $80,250 (26% higher than the Kentucky median), the median home value is $152,100, the median rent is $778/month.
Robards is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Robards at a glance
- Population
- 483
- Median age
- 50.7State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $80,250State: $63,726
- Median home value
- $152,100State: $205,600
- Median rent
- $778/moState: $967
- Homeowners
- 76.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Robards a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 26% higher than the Kentucky median; home values 26% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 7%.
Cons: An average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Robards
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Robards the median home value is $152,100, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $778 per month, which is 17.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,199 a month in housing costs.
Robards median household income
The median household income in Robards is $80,250 and the income per person is $36,658. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (Kentucky: 16.1%).
Housing in Robards: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 210
- Owner-occupied
- 76.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.8%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.39
Robards demographics
- Population
- 483
- Median age
- 50.7
- Under 18
- 8.9%
- 65 and older
- 24%
- Households
- 202
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Robards ›
Education in Robards
12.6% of adults 25 and older in Robards have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kentucky: 27.6%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Robards
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3%
- Drive alone
- 79.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Robards vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robards | 483 | $80,250 | $152,100 | $778 |
| Sebree | 1,825 | $58,707 | $106,500 | $862 |
| Beech Grove | 291 | $109,083 | $170,900 | — |
| Corydon | 741 | $56,304 | $131,700 | $732 |
| Henderson | 27,852 | $48,186 | $160,100 | $771 |
| Slaughters | 175 | $35,625 | $72,100 | $1,208 |
| Spottsville | 194 | $59,866 | $95,500 | — |
| Dixon | 1,036 | $46,607 | $82,500 | $781 |
| Waverly | 403 | $62,188 | $95,000 | $831 |
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What is the median household income in Robards, KY?
The median household income in Robards is $80,250, 26% higher than the Kentucky median of $63,726 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Robards?
The median home value in Robards is $152,100, compared with $205,600 in Kentucky.
How much is rent in Robards?
The median gross rent in Robards is $778 per month, about 17.3% of household income.
Is Robards, KY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 26% higher than the Kentucky median; home values 26% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 7%. Minuses: an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Robards?
The median age in Robards is 50.7 years (Kentucky: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Robards?
The average commute to work in Robards is 26 minutes; 3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Robards?
The unemployment rate in Robards is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Robards?
12.6% of adults in Robards have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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