Robinson, Illinois facts for kids
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Robinson, Illinois
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Robinson Post Office
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Location of Robinson in Crawford County, Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Illinois | |
| County | Crawford | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.76 sq mi (12.33 km2) | |
| • Land | 4.70 sq mi (12.17 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.16 km2) | |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 7,150 | |
| • Density | 1,521.60/sq mi (587.55/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62454
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| Area code(s) | 618 | |
| FIPS code | 17–64707 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396390 | |
| Wikimedia Commons | Robinson, Illinois | |
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Robinson is a city in Crawford County, Illinois, United States. It's also the county seat, which means it's where the main government offices for the county are located. In 2020, about 7,150 people lived there.
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About Robinson, Illinois
Where is Robinson Located?
Robinson is right in the middle of Crawford County. You can find it at these coordinates: 39°0′22″N 87°44′20″W / 39.00611°N 87.73889°W.
A main road, Illinois Route 33, goes through the city. It's called Main Street there. If you go east on this road, you'll reach Palestine, which is close to the Indiana border. Going west will take you to Newton.
The city covers about 4.76 square miles (12.33 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
What's the Weather Like in Robinson?
Robinson has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers and mild winters.
The hottest temperature ever recorded in Robinson was 108°F (42°C) on July 22, 1901. The coldest was -20°F (-29°C) on February 9, 1899.
| Climate data for Robinson, Illinois, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1895–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 73 (23) |
74 (23) |
87 (31) |
88 (31) |
97 (36) |
105 (41) |
108 (42) |
103 (39) |
103 (39) |
95 (35) |
83 (28) |
72 (22) |
108 (42) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 60.2 (15.7) |
63.6 (17.6) |
74.2 (23.4) |
83.4 (28.6) |
90.1 (32.3) |
94.9 (34.9) |
95.8 (35.4) |
95.7 (35.4) |
93.7 (34.3) |
86.6 (30.3) |
73.5 (23.1) |
62.4 (16.9) |
97.3 (36.3) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 37.1 (2.8) |
42.1 (5.6) |
52.9 (11.6) |
65.7 (18.7) |
75.7 (24.3) |
84.7 (29.3) |
87.4 (30.8) |
86.1 (30.1) |
80.9 (27.2) |
68.2 (20.1) |
53.5 (11.9) |
41.7 (5.4) |
64.7 (18.2) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 28.6 (−1.9) |
32.8 (0.4) |
42.7 (5.9) |
54.2 (12.3) |
65.0 (18.3) |
74.1 (23.4) |
76.5 (24.7) |
74.5 (23.6) |
68.2 (20.1) |
56.0 (13.3) |
43.6 (6.4) |
33.5 (0.8) |
54.1 (12.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 20.1 (−6.6) |
23.4 (−4.8) |
32.5 (0.3) |
42.8 (6.0) |
54.3 (12.4) |
63.4 (17.4) |
65.7 (18.7) |
63.0 (17.2) |
55.5 (13.1) |
43.8 (6.6) |
33.7 (0.9) |
25.3 (−3.7) |
43.6 (6.5) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −0.5 (−18.1) |
4.5 (−15.3) |
15.2 (−9.3) |
28.6 (−1.9) |
38.7 (3.7) |
52.0 (11.1) |
55.3 (12.9) |
52.6 (11.4) |
41.0 (5.0) |
29.1 (−1.6) |
19.1 (−7.2) |
7.4 (−13.7) |
−4.0 (−20.0) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −17 (−27) |
−20 (−29) |
−5 (−21) |
22 (−6) |
26 (−3) |
39 (4) |
48 (9) |
45 (7) |
25 (−4) |
21 (−6) |
3 (−16) |
−9 (−23) |
−20 (−29) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 3.11 (79) |
2.41 (61) |
3.64 (92) |
5.17 (131) |
4.67 (119) |
4.57 (116) |
4.17 (106) |
3.45 (88) |
3.66 (93) |
3.70 (94) |
3.78 (96) |
3.15 (80) |
45.48 (1,155) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 7.5 | 7.5 | 9.8 | 9.2 | 11.2 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 6.2 | 6.1 | 7.8 | 7.6 | 8.8 | 98.8 |
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| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
Population and People in Robinson
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,380 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,387 | 0.5% | |
| 1900 | 1,683 | 21.3% | |
| 1910 | 3,863 | 129.5% | |
| 1920 | 3,375 | −12.6% | |
| 1930 | 3,668 | 8.7% | |
| 1940 | 4,311 | 17.5% | |
| 1950 | 6,407 | 48.6% | |
| 1960 | 7,226 | 12.8% | |
| 1970 | 7,178 | −0.7% | |
| 1980 | 7,285 | 1.5% | |
| 1990 | 6,740 | −7.5% | |
| 2000 | 6,822 | 1.2% | |
| 2010 | 7,713 | 13.1% | |
| 2020 | 7,150 | −7.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, Robinson had 7,150 residents. This was a bit less than the 7,713 people counted in 2010.
The city has a mix of people from different backgrounds. Most residents are White, but there are also African American, Native American, Asian, and other groups living there. About 4.8% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Robinson is about 40 years old. There are more males than females in the city.
Jobs and Businesses in Robinson
Robinson has some important businesses that provide many jobs. One major employer is a refinery owned by Marathon Petroleum Company. This company processes oil.
Another big employer is a chocolate factory. This factory makes the famous Heath bar, which was first created in 1914. Today, The Hershey Company distributes these chocolate bars.
Famous People from Robinson
Many interesting people have come from Robinson, Illinois. Here are a few:
- Lisa Brown (born 1956) – She was a member of the Washington State government for many years.
- Robert Brubaker – An actor known for his role in the TV show Gunsmoke.
- Caswell J. Crebs – He was a Justice on the highest court in Illinois, the Illinois Supreme Court.
- Joseph B. Crowley – A U.S. congressman who represented the area.
- Perry Graves – A talented football player for the University of Illinois in 1914. He was also a Big Ten official.
- James Jones – A famous author who wrote books like From Here to Eternity and The Thin Red Line.
- Meyers Leonard – A professional basketball player who played for the Miami Heat.
- Skip Martin – A musician and arranger.
- Frankie Masters – A well-known band leader.
- Robert S. Wiseman – A researcher who worked on war technology and helped create night vision.
Local News in Robinson
If you want to know what's happening in Robinson, you can read the local newspaper, the Robinson Daily News.
Schools in Robinson
The schools in Robinson are part of the Robinson Community Unit School District 2. Here are the schools:
- Robinson High School – For students in grades 9 through 12.
- Nuttall Middle School – For students in grades 6 through 8.
- Lincoln Grade School – For students in grades 3 through 5.
- Washington Elementary School – For younger students from Pre-Kindergarten to grade 2.
See also
In Spanish: Robinson (Illinois) para niños
