Rodney, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 45 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -39.2%
 
Males: 29  (64.5%)
Females: 16  (35.5%)
Median resident age:

45.3 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 51051

Estimated median household income in 2022: $47,250 (it was $26,250 in 2000)
Rodney:

$47,250
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $20,925 (it was $15,254 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-714,390,601 (it was $18,400 in 2000)
Rodney $-714,390,601
IA $194,600
March 2022 cost of living index in Rodney: -19716.4 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 1.6%

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  • Races in Rodney, IA (2022)
    • 4064.5%White alone
    • 2540.3%Two or more races



According to our research of Iowa and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Rodney, Iowa as of May 04, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Rodney is 29 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (22.2%), Irish (22.2%), Swedish (11.1%), European (5.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 02/2/1892

Elevation: 1122 feet

Land area: 0.17 square miles.

Population density: 270 people per square mile   (very low).

Rodney, Iowa map

2 residents are foreign born (1.4% Europe, 1.4% Asia).

This city:

2.7%
Iowa:

3.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $264 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $509 (0.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Sioux City, IA (30.4 miles , pop. 85,013).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Omaha, NE (65.4 miles , pop. 390,007).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (425.6 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Smithland, IA (1.4 miles ),
Oto, IA (2.5 miles),
Hornick, IA (2.8 miles ),
Mapleton, IA (2.9 miles ),
Castana, IA (3.1 miles),
Climbing Hill, IA (3.4 miles),
Whiting, IA (3.4 miles ),
Danbury, IA (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 42.20 N, Longitude: 95.95 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 712

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

Rodney satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.2%
Iowa:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +3 (+4.2%).

Average climate in Rodney, 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 SO2
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2002 was 5.85. This is significantly better than average.

City:

5.85
U.S.:

72.56
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2002 was 0.693. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 20.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.693
U.S.:

1.515

Tornado activity:

Rodney-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. It is 71% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/28/1986, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.3 miles away from the Rodney city center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 6/23/1952, a category F4 tornado 38.1 miles away from the city center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Rodney-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 244% greater than the overall U.S. average.

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 403.2 miles away from Rodney center
On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 155.2 miles away from the city center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 222.9 miles away from Rodney center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 239.6 miles away from the city center
On 2/6/1996 at 15:10:28, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 84.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/22/2019 at 08:50:24, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MW, Depth: 1.9 mi) earthquake occurred 275.5 miles away from Rodney 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 Monona County (17) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Rodney:

  • HEIGHTS HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; MAPLETON, IA)
  • MAPLE HEIGHTS (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; MAPLETON, IA)
  • PLEASANT VIEW CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; WHITING, IA)
  • ELMWOOD CARE CENTRE (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; ONAWA, IA)
  • MONONA COUNTY PHNS (Home Health Center, about 15 miles away; ONAWA, IA)
  • BURGESS HEALTH CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 15 miles away; ONAWA, IA)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rodney:

  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 28 miles; Sioux City, IA; Full-time enrollment: 3,544)
  • Buena Vista University (about 49 miles; Storm Lake, IA; FT enrollment: 2,522)
  • Wayne State College (about 55 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (about 63 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 12,236)
  • University of South Dakota (about 64 miles; Vermillion, SD; FT enrollment: 7,328)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 65 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)
  • Creighton University (about 65 miles; Omaha, NE; FT enrollment: 5,370)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Rodney City Hall (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Rodney: United Church of Christ (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Monona 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:

2.1 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

58.6%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

3.4%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Rodney:

Marital status in Rodney, IA
  • Never married: 14.2%
  • Now married: 35.8%
  • Separated: 4.6%
  • Widowed: 11.3%
  • Divorced: 34.1%

For population 25 years and over in Rodney:

  • High school or higher: 86.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 38.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.7
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Rodney, IA (based on Monona County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,51813
Evangelical Protestant1,7149
Catholic1,2074
Other11
None3,803-
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: 2
Monona County:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

1.10 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
This county:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 8
Monona County:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Monona County:

8.9%
Iowa:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Monona County:

27.0%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

16.2%
State:

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
Financial Administration 0$0 1$700
Totals for Government 0$0 1$700

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

  • Current Operations - General Public Buildings: $6,000 ($133.33)
    Financial Administration: $5,000 ($111.11)
    Local Fire Protection: $3,000 ($66.67)
    Regular Highways: $3,000 ($66.67)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($66.67)
    Solid Waste Management: $3,000 ($66.67)
    General - Other: $2,000 ($44.44)
    Central Staff Services: $1,000 ($22.22)
    Health - Other: $1,000 ($22.22)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $6,000 ($133.33)

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

  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $6,000 ($133.33)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $1,000 ($22.22)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $5,000 ($111.11)
  • Tax - Property: $12,000 ($266.67)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $5,000 ($111.11)

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

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $25,000 ($555.56)

Strongest AM radio stations in Rodney:

  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KWSL (1470 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KSCJ (1360 AM; 5 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KSUX/KSCJ RADIO BROADCASTING CO)
  • KTIC (840 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEST POINT, NE; Owner: WEST POINT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KMNS (620 AM; 1 kW; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rodney:

  • KZSR (102.3 FM; ONAWA, IA; Owner: WMMP, LLC)
  • KILV (107.5 FM; CASTANA, IA; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KWIT (90.3 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WESTERN IOWA TECH COMM. COLLEGE)
  • KGLI (95.5 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KKMA (99.5 FM; LE MARS, IA; Owner: POWELL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • KSEZ (97.9 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CLEVELAND RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • KTFC (103.3 FM; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: DONALD A. SWANSON)
  • KKIA (92.9 FM; IDA GROVE, IA; Owner: JIM DANDY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KSUX (105.7 FM; WINNEBAGO, NE; Owner: KSUX/KSCJ RADIO BROADCASTING CO)

TV broadcast stations around Rodney:

  • KCAU-TV (Channel 9; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS CO.LTD.)
  • KSIN-TV (Channel 27; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • KMEG (Channel 14; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KPTH (Channel 44; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF SIOUX CITY)
  • KTIV (Channel 4; SIOUX CITY, IA; Owner: KTIV TELEVISION, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 66ft / 20.0mTotal length
  • 455Total average daily traffic
  • 28Total average daily truck traffic
  • 455Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 10728 Hwy L-12 (Lat: 42.201750 Lon: -95.960722), Call Sign: WQJZ750,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.667 MHz, Grant Date: 02/26/2009, Expiration Date: 02/26/2019, Cancellation Date: 05/04/2019, Certifier: Mark Maynard, Registrant: Tbs Electronics, Inc., 5225 Sw Topeka Blvd., Topeka, KS 66609, Phone: (785) 862-7450, Fax: (785) 862-7647, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Rodney, IA
  • 70.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 29.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Rodney, IA
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


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