Iowa
Rudd is a small town in Iowa with a population of 568. Residents earn $74,000 per year, which is 2% below the national average.
Based on current data, Rudd receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Rudd offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rudd is $74,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Rudd is $104,800, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $866 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Rudd has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches, including 39.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $74,000 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,863 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,057 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,922 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 478 |
| County GDP | $1,165M |
| Restaurants | 23 |
| Healthcare | 45 |
| Retail | 57 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,764 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.59% |
| Commute Time | 24.5 min |
| Work from Home | 8.7% |
| Census Median | $104,800 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $150,473 |
| Census Median Rent | $866 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 14.2% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,764 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.59% |
| Obesity | 37.6% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.7% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.6% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,140/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 76.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 45 |
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.6 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,111 ft (339 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 521/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1263°N, 92.9047°W |
| County FIPS | 19067 |
Winner: Republican by 25.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.1% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 521/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 45 |
| Restaurants | 23 |
| Retail Stores | 57 |
| Avg Commute | 24.5 min |
| Work from Home | 8.7% |