Hill Hardware & Implement Company, 1930s
Robstown’s story
121 years in pictures
Census counts: 948 in 1920, 10,143 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1930 and 4 maps from 1925 on.
- 1905Robstown is settled
RobstownTX
A town of 10,324, settled in 1905.
1 bordering townMap →
Old St. Anthony's Catholic Church · Photo: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:25or6to4 · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
10,324
2025 Census estimate · +1.9% since 2020
Typical home
$110K
+5.9% in a year
Household income
$34K
median
Median age
42.2
years
Jobs based here
3,573
Balanced
TownGrade
D−
#590 of 640 in TX
Is Robstown a good place to live?
Robstown grades D− overall, 590th among Texas's 640 graded towns, mostly because of health and incomes. CDC estimates put its residents' health behind 91% of the country. The median household income is $34K, and 32% of residents live below the poverty line. In its favor, it is more walkable than 93% of U.S. towns. 32% of residents live below the poverty line in Robstown, against 12% in Texas’ towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Robstown's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 98% of U.S. towns. Robstown reports more crime per resident than 85% of U.S. towns, including 44 violent crimes reported to the FBI in 2025.
What makes Robstown stand out
Where Robstown beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
A shrinking town
Robstown has shrunk 10% since 2010
11,487 counted in 2010 and 10,143 in 2020; an estimated 10,324 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Robstown grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Texas), ordered by how far Robstown is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 12.4 of 20; 10.6% of households have no carAOpen →HealthChristus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi 16.6 miles awayDOpen →Jobs & incomeDOpen →SafetyC−Open →SchoolsC−Open →Hazard riskhurricanes tops the listC−Open →Cost of livingBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors2 miles of trails; 1% conserved landC+Open →History7 notable people born hereC−Open →Civic life1.6 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsD−Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 96° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 42.2; 8% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Robstown: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Robstown, and how to reach them.
PowerCity of RobstownEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterNueces County Wcid 3 water system7 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Robstown’s trash rules yet
Register to voteIn personTexas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereNueces County Early Voting ClerkNueces County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code7838078380 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.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Robstown.
Robstown has more 90° days than nearly all U.S. towns, is healthier than towns with similar incomes and has homes that are cheap against local pay.
HousingCost of living grade B
A typical Robstown home is worth about $110K
At 1.6 years of the Corpus Christi metro’s $67K median household income, the typical home (about $110K) costs less against local pay than in 96% of Texas towns; that ratio is one input to its B for cost of living. Values rose 5.9% in the past year while the Texas typical home fell 1.5%.
The typical Robstown home is worth about $110,000, 63% below the Texas typical home. Robstown’s median rent is $956 a month.
$110KZillow home value
| Robstown | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 64% | 69% | 73% |
| Median rent | $956 a month | $1,208 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Robstown$110K
Texas$296K
+5.9%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
SchoolsC−
Public schools in Robstown fall behind 84% of Texas districts
Its public schools are run by Robstown ISD. Two of its 5 schools are below, each with why it’s listed. The largest public high school is Robstown Early College H S, with 750 students.
16%of TX districts it outscoresC−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Driscoll Jr. STEM AcademyLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 676 | C− |
| Robstown Early College H SLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 750 | C |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TX on state tests and graduation
HealthD
A larger share of adults in Robstown have diabetes than in the typical Texas or U.S. town
Against the 1,165 U.S. towns with household incomes like Robstown’s, it is healthier than 60%, so its D isn’t only a matter of income.
22% of adults have diabetes in Robstown. Robstown beats the Texas average on 2 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 21. 45% of adults have obesity in Robstown.
9%healthier than U.S. townsDHealth Grade
| Robstown | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 24% | 19% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 13% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 15% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 30% | 25% |
31 measures vs. Texas
2 better8 too close to call21 worse
| What stands out | Robstown | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 77.2% | 74.1% |
| More uninsured adults | 39% | 19.1% |
Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi
16.6 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
13th
percentile among TX towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SafetyC−
For safety, Robstown earns a C−
The violent crime rate in Robstown is 4.2 per 1,000 residents. Robstown reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 85% report less. The property crime rate in Robstown is 21 per 1,000 residents.
15%of U.S. towns report more crimeC−Safety Grade
| Robstown | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 4.2 per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 21 per 1,000 residents | 10.7 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Robstown4.2
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Robstown21
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
15th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
14th
percentile among TX towns
44
violent crimes reported in 2025
219
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C−
High risk in Robstown, with hurricanes at the top
186 flood insurance claims have been filed here, and 10 properties have flooded more than once.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 186 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Robstown.
73risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland floodingCold waves
186
paid flood claims since 1979
8
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Robstown
The Robstown weather station records that about 124 days a year reach 90°, more than in 98% of U.S. towns. January nights average 47.1°, milder than in 98% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 94.6°.
Robstown has warm winters and hot summers. Snow is almost unheard of.
96°summer high
| Robstown | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 47°F | 37°F | 22°F |
| July high | 95°F | 95°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter49–70°
Spring64–83°
Summer75–94°
Fall64–84°
+1.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
96°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade D
Robstown stands out in Texas and nationally: the median household income there is lower
Robstown has about as many jobs (3,573) as working residents, but only 611 people both live and work here. Jobs based here grew from 2,565 in 2013 to 3,573.
Since 2013, Robstown has added 1,008 jobs, to 3,573 in 2023. 16% of Robstown working residents work locally. The top destinations are Corpus Christi (38%), San Antonio (4%) and Houston (4%).
16%work in town
| Robstown | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $34,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 16% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Robstown16%
Corpus Christi38%
San Antonio4%
Houston4%
Austin2%
18 mi
median commute distance
3,573
jobs based in Robstown
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
A
Walkability grade: more walkable than 93% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
#363for trails in TX
| Robstown | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 1.1% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
1.1%
conserved · 87 of 8,288 acres
1.7 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Diaz Park | — | 7 |
| 2. Southside Park | — | 2 |
| 3. Portella Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 5 attractions →USS Lexington and 4 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Robstown. Close and well known come first.
Big draw17 mi MuseumUSS Lexington
17 mi Zoo & aquariumTexas State Aquarium
29 mi National SeashorePadre Island National Seashore573K visitors a year
17 mi MuseumArt Museum of South Texas
19 mi GardenSouth Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature CenterSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
USS Lexington: USN, Public domain · Texas State Aquarium: Smcafee87, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Padre Island National Seashore: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Art Museum of South Texas: Jim Evans, CC BY-SA 4.0 · South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center: Phil Slattery, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Robstown
20pages on Robstown
The big questions
SchoolsC−Behind 84% of TX districts · 5 schoolsSafetyC−4.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthDBetter than TX on 2 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingB$110K typical home · up 5.9% in a yearWork & commuteD$34K median household income · 3,573 jobs hereNatural hazardsC−FEMA risk higher than 73% of U.S. communities · hurricanes
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Robstown; the nearest are
Del Mar CollegeCommunity college · Public · Corpus Christi16.1 mi$3,440 in-state tuitionTexas A & M University-Corpus ChristiUniversity or college · Public · Corpus Christi21.8 mi$9,748 in-state tuitionCoastal Bend CollegeCommunity college · Public · Beeville44.6 mi$2,916 in-state tuition
About 6 of every 100 Robstown residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Texas.
Famous people from Robstown
7 notable people were born in Robstown.
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Gene UpshawAmerican football player, labor leader, NFLPA president · 1945–2008
B
Brooks KieschnickAmerican baseball player · born 1972M
Marvin UpshawAmerican football player · 1946–2024About Robstown
City in Texas, United States
Robstown is a city in Nueces County, Texas, of the United States of America, and is a western suburb of Corpus Christi. It was founded in 1907 by a land speculator from Keota, Iowa by the name of George H. Paul. Paul purchased 10,410.43 acres of the Driscoll Ranch located north of the Texas-Mexican Railroad built in 1875. Around the same period, Robert Driscoll Jr. opened a small shop known locally as "Robs Store". The residents soon started referring to the surrounding settlement as "Rob's town", a name that eventually became Robstown. The population was 10,383 as of July 1, 2024. Robstown has its own city government with the current Mayor, Mary Ann Y. Saenz as of March 18, 2026. There are…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 16 sq mi
- Elevation
- 72 ft
- ZIP code
- 78380
- Area code
- 361
Robstown’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Robstown.
North San PedroRobstown
How the neighbors grade
| Town | TX rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robstown | #590 | D− | B | C− | C− | D |
| North San Pedro | — | — | — | — | — | — |
North San Pedro isn’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare Robstown with a neighbor →
Questions about Robstown
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Robstown, TX a good place to live?
Robstown grades D− overall, better than 4% of U.S. towns and #590 of 640 in Texas. It grades D for health, C− for safety and C− for schools. Health is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Robstown, TX expensive?
That is 1.6 years of the area's median household income ($67,453 across the Corpus Christi, TX metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.
What is Robstown, TX known for?
7 notable people were born here, including Solomon P. Ortiz and Eddie Jackson.