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Rodman, IA

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Rodman is a small town in Iowa with a population of 22. Residents earn $83,125 per year, which is 11% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
22 Population 147/sq mi density
$83,125 Median Income $260,959 per capita
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $83,125
11% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.5%
72% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Rodman Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population22
Median Age62.5 yrs
Density147/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans21.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$83,125
Per Capita$260,959
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$796M
Commute15 min

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (9°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain33.6 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,196 ft (365 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute15 min
Broadband17.0%
Libraries5

Is Rodman a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rodman receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Rodman offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rodman is $83,125, 11% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Education

9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Rodman experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches, including 37.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Rodman has a population of 22 with a density of 147 people per square mile. The median age is 62.5 years, 61% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

22
Total Population
147
People / sq mi
62.5yrs
Median Age
61% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 40.9%
Female 59.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Rodman vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rodman vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rodman is $83,125, which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 15 minutes.

Income: Rodman vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$83,125
11% above US avg
Per Capita Income$260,959
Avg Weekly Wage$912
IRS Avg AGI$71,314

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)336
County GDP$796M

Business (County)

Restaurants25
Healthcare32
Retail41
Manufacturing19

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,525
1% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time14.5 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Rodman has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.6 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.6 inches
12% below US avg
Snowfall37.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,196 ft (365 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density147/sq mi
Coordinates43.0266°N, 94.5274°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19147
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 45-point margin. 17.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.9%
D 26.9%

Winner: Republican by 45 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.5%
72% below US avg
High School+85.7%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.73
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density147/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access17.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities32
Restaurants25
Retail Stores41

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute14.5 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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