Rodney, IA

Iowa

Rodney is a small town in Iowa with a population of 48. Residents earn $52,188 per year, which is 31% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
48 Population 320/sq mi density
$52,188 Median Income $28,240 per capita
$162,500 Home Value
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$52,188 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$162,500 home value
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,188
31% lower than US avg
Home Value $162,500
42% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.5%
63% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.0%
17% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.1%
83% lower than US avg

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

People

Population48
Median Age52.9 yrs
Density320/mi²
Male / Female63% / 38%
Largest GroupWhite 69%
Veterans33.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,188
Per Capita$28,240
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$462M
Commute48 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$162,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units26

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain32.2 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,094 ft (333 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.73

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute48 min
Broadband21.0%
Libraries5

Is Rodney a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rodney receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Rodney offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rodney is $52,188, 31% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 48 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rodney is $162,500, 42% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Rodney experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches, including 31.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Rodney has a population of 48 with a density of 320 people per square mile. The median age is 52.9 years, 36% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (68.8%).

Population

48
Total Population
320
People / sq mi
52.9yrs
Median Age
36% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 62.5%
Female 37.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Rodney vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Rodney vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rodney is $52,188, which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 48 minutes.

Income: Rodney vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,188
31% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,240
Avg Weekly Wage$879
IRS Avg AGI$70,442

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.0%
17% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.1%
83% below US avg
Establishments (County)299
County GDP$462M

Business (County)

Restaurants25
Healthcare22
Retail38
Manufacturing6

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,800
9% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.34%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time48.0 min
Drive Alone91.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Rodney is $162,500, 42% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$162,500
42% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$738
1 Bedroom$788
2 Bedrooms$989
3 Bedrooms$1,282
4 Bedrooms$1,420

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.5%
Housing Units26
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,800
9% above US avg
Effective Rate2.34%
Rodney has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 32.2 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

18°F Jan (-8°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below US avg
January Average18°F (-8°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall32.2 inches
15% below US avg
Snowfall31.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,094 ft (333 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density320/sq mi
Coordinates42.2045°N, 95.9507°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS19133
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 45.4-point margin. 21.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.2%
D 26.8%

Winner: Republican by 45.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.5%
63% below US avg
High School+90.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.73
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density320/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access21.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities22
Restaurants25
Retail Stores38

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute48.0 min
Drive Alone91.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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