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Rhodes, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Jasper County County
Rhodes, IA
At a Glance
How Rhodes Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rhodes's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Rhodes a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rhodes residents earn a median household income of $71,029 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,673. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 984 business establishments, including 63 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rhodes is $90,500 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,986. Median rent is $436/month, with 9.0% 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.
Safety & Crime
Rhodes reports 270 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 540/100K.
Education
8.3% of adults in Rhodes hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rhodes has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.