Robinson, Illinois
City · Population 7,053 · #279 in Illinois
close-knit town🌐 robinson-il.uscitysearch.com
About Robinson
Set in the southeastern part of Illinois, Robinson is a close-knit town, home to 7,053 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Robinson holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.7 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,501 residents per square mile.
📰 Robinson News Today
- Margaret L. Survance Obituary (1937 - 2026) - Robinson, IL - WTHI-TV 10 News Legacy obituary · Aug 18
- Roy F. Hill wtyefm.com · Aug 18
- Margaret L. Survance Obituary | Pulliam Funeral Home | Robinson, IL Tribute Archive · Aug 17
- Robinson Walmart remains closed after fire MyWabashValley.com · Jul 29
- Larry R. Wiseman HomeTown Register · Aug 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Robinson Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Robinson — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southeastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,053.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Robinson
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Voyagers Coffee — coffee shop (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Heath Museum & Confectionery · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Robinson
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Robinson
- Lincoln Elementary School
- Nuttall Middle School
- Robinson High School
- Washington Elem School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Crawford Memorial Hospital ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeCity
Population (2024)7,053
Rank in state#279 of 1,294
Land area4.7 sq mi
Density1,501/sq mi
Coordinates39.0086, -87.7334