At a Glance
Median Income
$63,750
$29,504 per capita
Home Value
$69,300
Zillow: $143,908
Median Rent
$542/mo
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
75.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
18.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
18.3% smoking rate
How Bode Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bode's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bode a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bode residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,504. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 367 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bode is $69,300 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,908. Median rent is $542/month, with 20.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
18.4% of adults in Bode hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
75.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bode has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population388
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density970/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born16.0%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$29,504
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.9%
County GDP$598M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014
Housing
A+
Home Value$69,300
Rent$542
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$143,908
Housing Units170
Rent Burden20.0%
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,220/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain35.0 in/yr
Elevation1,153 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+75.4%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute26 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Bode was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
16.0% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.