At a Glance
Median Income
$62,083
$25,957 per capita
Home Value
$131,300
Zillow: $243,388
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
17.0%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
15.6% 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
3.4 / 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 $62,083 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,957. The unemployment rate stands at 17.0% (372% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 600 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rodman is $131,300 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,388. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
16.5% of adults in Rodman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rodman has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population175
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density1,094/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans13.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$62,083
Per Capita$25,957
Unemployment17.0%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$1,659M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$131,300
Rent
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$243,388
Housing Units75
Rent Burden25.5%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,011/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
Elevation711 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Rodman was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Watertown International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.