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Rodman, NY

New York

Rodman is a small town in New York with a population of 175. Residents earn $62,083 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
175 Population 1,094/sq mi density
$62,083 Median Income $25,957 per capita
$131,300 Home Value $225,489 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$62,083 median income, 11.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,300 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,083
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $131,300
53% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.5%
51% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.6%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 11.1%
208% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.5%
23% lower than US avg

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

People

Population175
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density1,094/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans13.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$62,083
Per Capita$25,957
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$1,659M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$131,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$225,489
Housing Units75
Rent Burden25.5%

Health

Obesity38.6%
Uninsured6.0%
Smoking15.6%
Depression23.9%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain44.4 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation711 ft (217 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.39

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband54.0%
Libraries10

Is Rodman a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rodman receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. 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 $62,083, 17% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.1%, unemployment is notably high. 9.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rodman is $131,300, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Rodman experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches, including 116.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Rodman has a population of 175 with a density of 1,094 people per square mile. The median age is 37.1 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.7%).

Population

175
Total Population
1,094
People / sq mi
37.1yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.4%
Female 56.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Rodman vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.9%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.1%
84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rodman vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rodman is $62,083, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Rodman vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,083
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,957
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
IRS Avg AGI$62,980

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.1%
208% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.5%
23% below US avg
Establishments (County)600
County GDP$1,659M

Business (County)

Restaurants65
Healthcare41
Retail73
Manufacturing21

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,757
64% above US avg
Cost of Living107.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.38%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.2 min
Drive Alone93.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Rodman is $131,300, 53% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $225,489.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$131,300
53% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$225,489

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden25.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedrooms$1,579
3 Bedrooms$1,976
4 Bedrooms$2,193

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.4%
Housing Units75
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,757
64% above US avg
Effective Rate4.38%
In Rodman, 38.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.0% of residents lack health insurance. 15.6% are current smokers. 23.9% report depression. 25.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rodman vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.6%
20% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure28.9%
Asthma13.2%
COPD7.2%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.6%
11% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.0%
Physical Inactivity25.5%
Depression23.9%
Mental Distress19.8%
Physical Distress13.8%
Short Sleep41.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.4%
Uninsured6.0%
30% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,476
Dentists1:5,340
Mental Health1:466
Checkup Rate79.5%
Dental Visits64.2%
Premature Death7,011/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access44.2%
Healthcare Facilities41
Rodman has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.4 inches. The area enjoys 246 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.4°F
14% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.4 inches
17% above US avg
Snowfall116.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation711 ft (217 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density1,094/sq mi
Coordinates43.8517°N, 75.9421°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS36049
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 44.4-point margin. 54.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.2%
D 27.8%

Winner: Republican by 44.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.5%
51% below US avg
High School+93.2%
Graduate Degree+4.4%
School Test Score5.39
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density1,094/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access54.0%
Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities41
Restaurants65
Retail Stores73

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.2 min
Drive Alone93.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

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