Rodman, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 29 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -48.2%
 
Males: 12  (43.8%)
Females: 17  (56.2%)
Median resident age:

59.8 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 50597

Estimated median household income in 2022: $98,607 (it was $29,063 in 2000)
Rodman:

$98,607
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $200,001 (it was $15,347 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-714,390,601 (it was $13,800 in 2000)
Rodman $-714,390,601
IA $194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $46,877; detached houses: $46,771
March 2022 cost of living index in Rodman: -8200.1 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 0.0%

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According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Rodman, Iowa as of May 23, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Rodman is 20 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (66.7%), Danish (25.0%), Pennsylvania German (8.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/17/1899

Elevation: 1190 feet

Land area: 0.17 square miles.

Population density: 174 people per square mile   (very low).

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Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Rodman city:

1.4% ($199)
Iowa:

1.3% ($1,077)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Ames, IA (82.9 miles , pop. 50,731).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (144.0 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (359.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Cylinder, IA (2.1 miles),
Whittemore, IA (2.4 miles ),
West Bend, IA (2.5 miles ),
Emmetsburg, IA (3.1 miles ),
Mallard, IA (3.2 miles ),
Curlew, IA (3.3 miles),
Plover, IA (3.4 miles),
Ottosen, IA (3.4 miles)

Latitude: 43.03 N, Longitude: 94.53 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 712

Distribution of median household income in Rodman, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Rodman, IA in 2022

Rodman satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.2%
Iowa:

2.7%

Average climate in Rodman, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 99.6. This is worse than average.

City:

99.6
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 37.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

37.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2005 was 19.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

19.2
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 9.84. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 10.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.84
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Rodman-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 84% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/29/1964, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.8 miles away from the Rodman city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/28/1979, a category F4 tornado 27.7 miles away from the city center killed 3 people and injured 26 people and caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Rodman-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 159% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 197.5 miles away from Rodman center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 257.8 miles away from Rodman center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 474.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 222.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 202.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/25/1990 at 06:25:25, a magnitude 3.9 (3.6 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 205.1 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Palo Alto County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 7, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Rodman topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Rodman:

  • EMMETSBURG CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; EMMETSBURG, IA)
  • LAKESIDE LUTHERAN HOME (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; EMMETSBURG, IA)
  • PALO ALTO COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 11 miles away; EMMETSBURG, IA)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ALGONA (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • NORTH IOWA MERCY DIALYSIS CENTER - ALGONA (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • HOSPICE OF THE HEARTLAND (Hospital, about 16 miles away; ALGONA, IA)
  • KOSSUTH REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 16 miles away; ALGONA, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rodman:

  • Iowa Lakes Community College (about 31 miles; Estherville, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,311)
  • Iowa Central Community College (about 41 miles; Fort Dodge, IA; FT enrollment: 4,682)
  • Buena Vista University (about 44 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • North Iowa Area Community College (about 72 miles; Mason City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,235)
  • Minnesota State University-Mankato (about 82 miles; Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 13,940)
  • Iowa State University (about 83 miles; Ames, IA; FT enrollment: 28,662)
  • South Central College (about 83 miles; North Mankato, MN; FT enrollment: 2,726)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Rodman: Rodman (A), Rodman Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Palo Alto County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.0 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

52.2%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.3%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Rodman:

Marital status in Rodman, IA
  • Never married: 11.9%
  • Now married: 42.1%
  • Separated: 5.8%
  • Widowed: 28.9%
  • Divorced: 11.3%

For population 25 years and over in Rodman:

  • High school or higher: 73.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.5
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Rodman, IA (based on Palo Alto County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,00812
Catholic2,7987
Evangelical Protestant1,4449
Other--
None2,171-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 5
Palo Alto County:

5.30 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
This county:

7.43 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
Palo Alto County:

9.55 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.0%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

27.3%
State:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

9.7%
Iowa:

14.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 2$68
Totals for Government 0$0 2$68

Rodman government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Regular Highways: $6,000 ($206.90)
    Solid Waste Management: $3,000 ($103.45)
    Financial Administration: $2,000 ($68.97)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($34.48)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $2,000 ($68.97)

Rodman government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $5,000 ($172.41)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $3,000 ($103.45)
  • Tax - Property: $13,000 ($448.28)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $4,000 ($137.93)

Rodman government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $44,000 ($1517.24)

Strongest AM radio stations in Rodman:

  • KLGA (1600 AM; 5 kW; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KWMT (540 AM; 5 kW; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • KKOJ (1190 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MN; Owner: KLEVEN BROADCASTING CO. OF MINN.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rodman:

  • KTPR (91.1 FM; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY)
  • KLGA-FM (92.7 FM; ALGONA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KDWD (100.1 FM; EMMETSBURG, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIAQ (96.9 FM; CLARION, IA; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF FT. DODGE, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Rodman:

  • KTIN (Channel 21; FORT DODGE, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K55FL (Channel 55; SPENCER, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 14Number of bridges
  • 381ft / 116mTotal length
  • 8,135Total average daily traffic
  • 185Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,135Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Rodman, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 21950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 21990-1999
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Rodman, IA
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Rodman, IA
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Rodman compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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