Randolph, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Fremont County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
268 Population 893/sq mi density
$44,659 Median Income $21,546 per capita
$93,300 Home Value $185,685 Zillow
$1,087 Median Rent 13.9% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$44,659 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,300 home value, $1,087/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Randolph, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,659
41% below
$21,546 per capita
Home Value
$93,300
67% below
Zillow: $185,685
Median Rent
$1,087/mo
7% below
13.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
30% below
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Randolph Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Randolph's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
59%
Home Value
33%
Rent
93%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
70%
Unemployment
156%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Randolph 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

Randolph residents earn a median household income of $44,659 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,546. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 285 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Randolph is $93,300 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $185,685. Median rent is $1,087/month, with 13.9% 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

23.6% of adults in Randolph hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Randolph has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population268
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density893/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born6.0%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,659
Per Capita$21,546
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$394M
Avg Weekly Wage$927

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,300
Rent$1,087
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$185,685
Housing Units71
Rent Burden13.9%

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,007/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain35.2 in/yr
Elevation974 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute30 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed39 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Randolph was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.