Rodney, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Monona County County

3.4 /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
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$52,188 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$162,500 home value, /mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. The area receives 31.1 inches of snow annually.

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)

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
CountyMonona County County
Nearest AirportSioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 31.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.66"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score25.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.8 / 100
Community Resilience82.0 / 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)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Feb 6, 1996 1 km N of Wausa, Nebraska M3.6 135 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 112 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

546 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 220 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 94 km 1
Jun 16, 2014 EF4 76 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 93 km 0
Oct 4, 2013 EF4 19 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF4 88 km 0
Jul 28, 1986 EF4 99 km 0
Jul 7, 1977 EF4 62 km 0
Jun 26, 1976 EF4 89 km 0
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 61 km 0
Jul 15, 1950 EF4 70 km 0
Jul 14, 2021 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 12 km 0
Apr 9, 2011 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 11, 2008 EF3 47 km 4
May 16, 1999 EF3 64 km 0
May 16, 1999 EF3 68 km 2
Jul 5, 1994 EF3 32 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 63 km 0
May 27, 1991 EF3 56 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (629 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 UNNAMED 629 89 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 18°F (-8°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 23°F (-5°C) 0.9 in
March 35°F (2°C) 1.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.4 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.5 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.1 in

Rodney has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 18°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.7").

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