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Rodman
A city of 31 people in Iowa
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City in Iowa, USA31Population
0.2 sq miArea
1,191 ftElevation
Rodman is a city in Palo Alto County, Iowa, United States. The population was 31 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Health in Rodman
Compared with Iowa
10better than IA·3worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Palo Alto County HospitalEmmetsburg · 10.4 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Center of SpencerSpencer · 32.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP code 50597 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Rodman →
Natural hazards in Rodman
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.
🌵 Drought🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Rodman →
Climate in Rodman
Full climate →Rodman has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 37 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
28° / 11°Winter
57° / 36°Spring
81° / 60°Summer
60° / 38°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Rodman →
Libraries near Rodman
See all →Nearest: Whittemore Public LibraryWhittemore · 5.9 miles · 28 hrs a week
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