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RobbIN
A town of 1,943. Public schools that outperform most of Indiana.
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Population
1,943
−7.3% since 2010
Median home value
$122K
Census ACS
Household income
$59K
median
Median age
41.3
years
Jobs based here
585
A commuter town
What makes Robb stand out
The thing Robb does most differently from other towns.
A commuter town
93% of working residents leave Robb for work
Where Robb’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
585jobs based in Robb
7%of working residents work in town
18 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Robb’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →81°
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H 0° · L 67°
Local news
All →- Man says Meta's AI agent Muse shared his address, took a lowball offer and told a buyer he was home — nobody came downYahoo Finance · Sep 28
- David Malukas Collects Sting Ray Robb in Hard CrashINDYCAR.com · Aug 23
- Rinus VeeKay, Multiple Cars Collide in D.C.INDYCAR.com · Aug 23
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Robb. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Robb’s public schools outperform 95% of Indiana districts
The public schools Robb’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 95% of Indiana’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
A+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Elementary School | PK–6 | 364 | A |
| North Posey Junior High School | 7–8 | 234 | A− |
| North Posey High School | 7–12 | 453 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within IN on state tests and graduationAll 3 schools →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Robb
Most working residents leave Robb for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Evansville (38%), Poseyville (5%) and Patoka (4%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
7%work in town
Where working residents work
In Robb7%
Evansville38%
Poseyville5%
Patoka4%
Black3%
18 mi
median commute distance
585
jobs based in Robb
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Natural hazards
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.
70risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesTornadoes
32
paid flood claims since 1985
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, hot summers
Robb has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 13 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
13″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–44°
Spring46–67°
Summer66–87°
Fall47–69°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 7
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
Healthier than 38% of U.S. towns
Robb beats the Indiana average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
C+Health Grade
32 measures vs. Indiana
7 better22 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Robb | IN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.7% | 14.7% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.7% | 8.4% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.1% | 8.3% |
Wabash General Hospital 1
17.9 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
62nd
percentile among IN towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
About Robb
Township in Indiana, United States
Robb Township is one of ten townships in Posey County, Indiana. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,743.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,743
- Area
- 37 sq mi
- Elevation
- 479 ft
Robb’s neighbors
6 towns share a border with Robb.
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