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Robinhood, Mississippi

Robinhood is a community of 1,298 people in Rankin County, Mississippi.

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Population1,298 -2.6% since 2019
Elevation400 ft 122 m
Land area5.1 sq mi
ZIP code39042
Nearest airportJackson-Evers International Airport (JAN) 10 mi

Why visit Robinhood

Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark in and around town.

Highlights include Hebron Academy.

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 37°F.

About Robinhood

Robinhood is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 1,491.

From the Wikipedia article Robinhood, Mississippi (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Museums and landmarks1

Hebron Academy

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi

Historic school building in Brandon, Mississippi, USA

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Churches and places of worship1

Robinhood Church

Church · 0.6 mi

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Schools, colleges and libraries7

Brandon Elementary School

School · 5.1 mi

125 Overby Street, Brandon

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Brandon High School

School · 2.9 mi

3090 Highway 18, Brandon

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Brandon Middle School

School · 5.0 mi

408 South College St., Brandon

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Mclaurin Attendance Center

School · 5.2 mi

130 Tiger Drive, Florence

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Mclaurin Elementary School

School · 5.0 mi

2693 Star Road, Florence

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Rankin County Learning Center

School · 5.9 mi

200 School Rd., Brandon

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Stonebridge Elementary

School · 2.8 mi

115 Stonebridge Blvd., Brandon

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History

The community is centered around Robinhood Lake, one of five lakes in the community. The lakes were formed by dams that were constructed in the early 1960s by damming up tributaries of Tumbaloo Creek. In 2011, Tropical Storm Lee damaged one of the earthen dams in Robinhood.

From the History section of Robinhood, Mississippi on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Map of Robinhood

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Climate by month

40°60°80°100°January: 5.4 in of rainFebruary: 5.1 in of rainMarch: 5.7 in of rainApril: 5.8 in of rainMay: 4.4 in of rainJune: 4.4 in of rainJuly: 5.0 in of rainAugust: 4.7 in of rainSeptember: 3.5 in of rainOctober: 3.8 in of rainNovember: 4.4 in of rainDecember: 5.1 in of rainJanuary: 57°FFebruary: 62°FMarch: 69°FApril: 76°FMay: 84°FJune: 90°FJuly: 92°FAugust: 92°FSeptember: 88°FOctober: 78°FNovember: 67°FDecember: 60°FJanuary: 37°FFebruary: 40°FMarch: 46°FApril: 53°FMay: 62°FJune: 69°FJuly: 72°FAugust: 72°FSeptember: 66°FOctober: 54°FNovember: 44°FDecember: 39°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan57°F37°F5.4 in0.2 in
Feb62°F40°F5.1 in0.2 in
Mar69°F46°F5.7 in0.1 in
Apr76°F53°F5.8 in0.0 in
May84°F62°F4.4 in0.0 in
Jun90°F69°F4.4 in0.0 in
Jul92°F72°F5.0 in0.0 in
Aug92°F72°F4.7 in0.0 in
Sep88°F66°F3.5 in0.0 in
Oct78°F54°F3.8 in0.0 in
Nov67°F44°F4.4 in0.0 in
Dec60°F39°F5.1 in0.5 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Jackson Intl Ap 72235 (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$69,875median household income
$93,100median home value
$925median monthly rent
41.4median age
8.3%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
92.1%of homes are owner-occupied
26.2 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1822%18 to 3421%35 to 6440%65 and over17%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Rankin County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.

  • 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
  • 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
  • 2023-08-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes. (Severe Storm)
  • 2021-10-22: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
  • 2021-08-28: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
  • 2021-05-04: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)

OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.

Getting there and nearby towns

Jackson-Evers International Airport (JAN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.

  • Brandon 6 mi north, about 9 min by car
  • Pearl 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
  • Florence 10 mi west, about 15 min by car
  • Flowood 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
  • Richland 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
  • Cleary 14 mi west, about 22 min by car
  • Jackson 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
  • Mendenhall 18 mi south, about 28 min by car
  • Ridgeland 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
  • Byram 19 mi west, about 30 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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