Rudd, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Floyd County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
568
Population
521/sq mi density
$74,000
Median Income
$33,863 per capita
$104,800
Home Value
$166,519 Zillow
$866
Median Rent
14.2% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$74,000 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,800 home value, $866/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Rudd has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 39.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,111 ft (339 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 521/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1263°N, 92.9047°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Floyd County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Iowa Regional (CCY) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.5 in |
Rudd has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.2").