At a Glance
Median Income
$74,000
$33,863 per capita
Home Value
$104,800
Zillow: $166,519
Median Rent
$866/mo
14.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
14.2% smoking rate
How Rudd Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rudd's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rudd a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rudd residents earn a median household income of $74,000 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,863. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 478 business establishments, including 23 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rudd is $104,800 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,519. Median rent is $866/month, with 14.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
9.1% of adults in Rudd hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rudd has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population568
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density521/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,000
Per Capita$33,863
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$1,165M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,057
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,800
Rent$866
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$166,519
Housing Units228
Rent Burden14.2%
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,140/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation1,111 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Rudd was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.