At a Glance
Median Income
$83,125
$260,959 per capita
Violent Crime
580/100K
1,134/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Rodman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rodman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rodman a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rodman residents earn a median household income of $83,125 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $260,959. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 336 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Rodman reports 580 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 53% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,134/100K.
Education
9.5% of adults in Rodman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rodman has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population22
Median Age62.5 yrs
Density147/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans21.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,125
Per Capita$260,959
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$796M
Avg Weekly Wage$912
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$208,463
Housing Units22
Rent Burden23.0%
Crime
F
Violent580/100K
Property1,134/100K
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,822/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,196 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute15 min
Broadband17.0%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Rodman was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Fort Dodge Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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