Rhodes, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Jasper County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
285
Population
282/sq mi density
$71,029
Median Income
$31,673 per capita
$90,500
Home Value
$270,988 Zillow
$436
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$71,029 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,500 home value, $436/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Rhodes experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 30.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.8°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,024 ft (312 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 282/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9278°N, 93.1837°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jasper County County |
| Nearest Airport | Des Moines International (DSM) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 21.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in |
Rhodes has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 18°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.0").