At a Glance
Median Income
$83,125
$260,959 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
14.5% smoking rate
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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 33.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population22
Median Age62.5 yrs
Density147/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.5%
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%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,822/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain33.6 in/yr
AQI42 (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
Broadband94.1%
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.
36.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.