Rudd is a city in Floyd County, Iowa, United States. The population was 358 at the time of the 2020 census, a decline of 16.9% from 431 in 2000. A post office opened in Rudd in 1869.

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Town numbers

ZIP code50471

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Living in Rudd

Housing in Rudd

$167K▲ 6.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Rudd home is worth about $167,000, up 6.9% in a year, 30% below the Iowa typical home.

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Work & commute in Rudd

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Most working residents leave Rudd for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Mason City (32%), Nora Springs (8%) and Osage (5%). Half commute less than 16 miles.

Mason City

32%

Nora Springs

Osage

Charles City

4%Work in townlive and work in Rudd 16 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 104Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Rudd

Compared with Iowa

2better than IA

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.

Conditions all close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 2▲ 2 close

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What stands out

9.3%Fewer adults facing food insecurityIA 12% · better 5.2%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offIA 6.4% · better

Care nearby

Floyd County Medical CenterCharles City · 12.3 mi · ER · rural critical access

Community Health Center of Mason CityMason City · 15.1 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

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Natural hazards in Rudd

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌵 Drought🌪️ Tornadoes

2Does Rudd flood?paid flood claims since 2008 6Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Rudd

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Climate in Rudd

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Rudd has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 38 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

27° / 12°Winter

56° / 36°Spring

80° / 59°Summer

59° / 38°Fall