At a Glance
Median Income
$71,029
$31,673 per capita
Home Value
$90,500
Zillow: $270,988
Median Rent
$436/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
13.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rhodes a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 6.3% (75% 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 $270,988. 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.
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 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population285
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density282/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$71,029
Per Capita$31,673
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$1,523M
Avg Weekly Wage$960
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,500
Rent$436
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$270,988
Housing Units138
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity41.3%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,112/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain36.5 in/yr
Elevation1,024 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 35%
Commute35 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Rhodes was founded in 1882.
The median home in Rhodes was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.