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Rodman, IA
City in Palo Alto County, Iowa.
Population
26
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
178
ZIP codes
0
Rodman and its ZIP codes
Rodman at a glance
- Rodman is about 3.1 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Rodman, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Palo Alto County. PPP loans are for Rodman.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,216
3,659 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,535
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$67.7M
FY 2026, $7,527 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Rodman, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
512
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
8
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 7°F
33.6 inches of rain a year
Cities near Rodman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CylinderCity | 4.5 mi | 0.1 |
| WhittemoreCity | 5.8 mi | 0.4 |
| West BendCity | 6.5 mi | 0.9 |
| EmmetsburgCity | 9.8 mi | 3.8 |
| MallardCity | 9.9 mi | 0.4 |
| CurlewCity | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| PloverCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| OttosenCity | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| FentonCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| RolfeCity | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| AyrshireCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| AlgonaCity | 16 mi | 4.6 |
| HavelockCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| St. JosephCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| BradgateCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| BodeCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rodman, IA in?
- Rodman is in Palo Alto County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Rodman, IA?
- About 26 people live in Rodman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rodman?
- Nearby places include Cylinder (4.5 mi), Whittemore (5.8 mi), West Bend (6.5 mi), Emmetsburg (9.8 mi), Mallard (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023