At a Glance
Median Income
$52,188
$28,240 per capita
Home Value
$162,500
Zillow: $158,068
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
14.5% smoking rate
How Rodney Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rodney's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rodney 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
Rodney residents earn a median household income of $52,188 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,240. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 299 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rodney is $162,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,068. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
12.5% of adults in Rodney hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 31.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population48
Median Age52.9 yrs
Density320/mi²
Male / Female63% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,188
Per Capita$28,240
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$462M
Avg Weekly Wage$879
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,500
Rent
Ownership90.5%
Zillow$158,068
Housing Units26
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,367/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain31.6 in/yr
Elevation1,094 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Broadband81.0%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Rodney was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.