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Robins, Iowa

Robins is a city of 3,332 people in Linn County, Iowa.

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Population3,332 -3.6% since 2019
Elevation850 ft 259 m
Land area6.0 sq mi
ZIP codes52302, 52328, 52411
Nearest airportEastern Iowa Airport (CID) 14 mi

Why visit Robins

Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 8 parks and trails, 9 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.

Highlights include Taylor–Van Note House and Cedar Valley Nature Trail Park.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 12°F, and about 34 inches of snow fall in a normal year.

About Robins

Robins is a city in Linn County, Iowa, United States. The population was 3,353 at the time of the 2020 census. It is a suburb of Cedar Rapids and part of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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

Museums and landmarks1

Taylor–Van Note House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi

Historic house near Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA

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Parks, trails and playgrounds8

Cedar Valley Nature Trail Park

Park · 2.2 mi

441 Boyson Rd, Hiawatha

24/7

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Tuma Soccer Complex

Park · 2.0 mi

3236 C Avenue Ext, Marion

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East Knoll Park

Park · 1.3 mi

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Fay M Clark Memorial Park

Park · 2.4 mi

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Fox Trail Park

Park · 2.1 mi

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Monroe Township Park

Park · 2.2 mi

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Nixon Park

Park · 2.4 mi

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South Troy Park

Park · 1.0 mi

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Restaurants and cafes9

Lebowski's Bar and Grill

Bar and pub · 1.2 mi

925 Robins Square Drive, Robins

Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-01:00; Su 11:00-21:00

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That One Cupcake Place

Bakery · 2.4 mi

766 North Center Point Road

Tu-Sa 10:00-18:00

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Oscar's Restaurant

Diner · American · 2.3 mi

768 North Center Point Road

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Dry Creek Brew

Cafe · 0.6 mi

100 E Main St, Robins

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Pita'z Inc.

Restaurant · 2.1 mi

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Roasters Coffee House

Restaurant · 2.1 mi

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Tomaso's Pizza & BBQ

Restaurant · 2.1 mi

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Culver's

Fast food · Burger · 2.2 mi

1005 North Center Point Road, Hiawatha

Mo-Su 10:00-22:00

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Blimpie

Fast food · Sandwich · 2.3 mi

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Where to stay1

Victorian Lace Bed and Breakfast

Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi

300 East Main Street, Marion

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Churches and places of worship11

Shopping1

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Gas and EV charging2

Schools, colleges and libraries33

Map of Robins

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Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 1.2 in of rainFebruary: 1.3 in of rainMarch: 2.1 in of rainApril: 4.0 in of rainMay: 4.7 in of rainJune: 5.7 in of rainJuly: 4.5 in of rainAugust: 4.4 in of rainSeptember: 4.0 in of rainOctober: 3.0 in of rainNovember: 2.2 in of rainDecember: 1.7 in of rainJanuary: 30°FFebruary: 35°FMarch: 49°FApril: 63°FMay: 74°FJune: 82°FJuly: 86°FAugust: 83°FSeptember: 77°FOctober: 64°FNovember: 48°FDecember: 35°FJanuary: 12°FFebruary: 17°FMarch: 28°FApril: 38°FMay: 50°FJune: 60°FJuly: 63°FAugust: 61°FSeptember: 53°FOctober: 42°FNovember: 29°FDecember: 19°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan30°F12°F1.2 in8.7 in
Feb35°F17°F1.3 in8.3 in
Mar49°F28°F2.1 in4.0 in
Apr63°F38°F4.0 in1.5 in
May74°F50°F4.7 in0.0 in
Jun82°F60°F5.7 in0.0 in
Jul86°F63°F4.5 in0.0 in
Aug83°F61°F4.4 in0.0 in
Sep77°F53°F4.0 in0.0 in
Oct64°F42°F3.0 in0.6 in
Nov48°F29°F2.2 in2.2 in
Dec35°F19°F1.7 in9.0 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Cedar Rapids #1 (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$122,262median household income
$413,400median home value
$956median monthly rent
46.0median age
58.7%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
92.5%of homes are owner-occupied
15.6 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1830%18 to 348%35 to 6448%65 and over14%

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

Disaster history

Linn County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.

  • 2020-08-17: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
  • 2020-03-23: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2016-10-31: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
  • 2014-08-05: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
  • 2013-07-02: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.

  • Hiawatha 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
  • Marion 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
  • Palo 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
  • Cedar Rapids 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
  • Center Point 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
  • Central City 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
  • Fairfax 12 mi southwest, about 19 min by car
  • Springville 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
  • Ely 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
  • Urbana 15 mi northwest, about 24 min by car

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

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