Raub grainery 6535, 2021
Raub’s story
154 years in pictures
Census counts: 100 in 1890, a peak of 258 in 1920, 53 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2021 and 4 maps from 1962 on.
- 1872Raub is settled
RaubIN
Today 97 people live in this town, first settled in 1872.
Is Raub a good place to live?
Of the 594 Indiana towns we compare, none has a higher owner-occupancy rate than Raub. Raub has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
97 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Raub.
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: low risk in Raub, mostly inland flooding
27risk score of 100
43% of Raub’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 21%. On expected storm and flood damage, Raub sits below 73% of U.S. communities.
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Raub
17″snow a winter
A July afternoon gets to about 84° and a January night to 17°, and about 17 inches of snow fall in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–36°
Spring39–62°
Summer61–83°
Fall42–64°
Oct 14
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Raub is
18% of adults report frequent mental distress in Raub, against 18% in Indiana’s towns and 17% across U.S. towns. The share of adults in Raub who have obesity is 43%. Among adults here, 15% have diabetes and 17% report frequent physical distress.
| Raub | Typical Indiana town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 17% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 39% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Indiana
0 better21 too close to call11 worse
| What stands out | Raub | IN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 11% | 8.1% |
| More smokers | 19.8% | 15.7% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 19.4% | 15.4% |
Iroquois Memorial Hospital
13 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Raub
13pages on Raub
The big questions
Day to day
Getting set up
Moving to Raub: who provides what
Raub is unincorporated, so Benton County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerNIPSCO22.1¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet4 providers92% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesBenton CountyBenton County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Indiana you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereBenton County Circuit Court ClerkBenton County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code4794247942 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Raub; the nearest are
Kankakee Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Kankakee, IL31.7 mi$5,220 in-state tuitionPurdue University GlobalUniversity or college · Public · West Lafayette35 mi$10,101 in-state tuition
College town 22 of every 100 Raub residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
Questions about Raub
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Is Raub, IN a good place to live?
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