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Rodney, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Monona County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
48
Population
320/sq mi density
$52,188
Median Income
$28,240 per capita
$162,500
Home Value
$158,068 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
411
Violent Crime/100K
1,984 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
411 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Rodney experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. The area receives 31.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,094 ft (333 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 320/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2045°N, 95.9507°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Monona County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 25.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in |
Rodney has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 18°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.6").