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Roberts, ID
City in Jefferson County, Idaho.
Population
609
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,942
ZIP codes
0
Roberts and its ZIP codes
Roberts at a glance
- Roberts is about 83 times as dense as Idaho as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,188, 20% below the Idaho median of $77,800.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $258,300 (38% below Idaho).
Local data for Roberts, ID
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Roberts, ID, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,188
Poverty rate
14.8%
Median home value
$258,300
Homeownership
48.3%
Bachelor's or higher
6.5%
Median age
32.4
Average commute
26.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (222), Irish Americans (78), German Americans (56).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Roberts.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,405
8,326 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,258
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$163M
FY 2026, $5,278 per person
How people get to work
Roberts, ID, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.8%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit3.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Roberts, ID, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
425
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
35
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 15°F
13.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Roberts, ID, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
13.5%
U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.1%
U.S. 11.1% +6.0 pts
Cities near Roberts
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LewisvilleCity | 6 mi | 0.7 |
| MenanCity | 6.8 mi | 1 |
| RigbyCity | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| UconCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| HamerCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| LincolnCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| Idaho FallsCity | 16 mi | 27.2 |
| IonaCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| RexburgCity | 19 mi | 10.4 |
| AmmonCity | 19 mi | 8.2 |
| RirieCity | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| Mud LakeCity | 20 mi | 0.1 |
| Sugar CityCity | 22 mi | 2.5 |
| ShelleyCity | 23 mi | 2.3 |
| ParkerCity | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| TetonCity | 26 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Roberts, ID in?
- Roberts is in Jefferson County, Idaho.
- What is the population of Roberts, ID?
- About 609 people live in Roberts, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Roberts?
- Nearby places include Lewisville (6 mi), Menan (6.8 mi), Rigby (11 mi), Ucon (12 mi), Hamer (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023