About Rhodes
Set in the central part of Iowa, Rhodes is a tiny community with an estimated population of 269.
Rhodes holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.01 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 266 residents per square mile.
📰 Rhodes News Today
- He’s Young and Thoughtful, With Kennedyesque Good Looks. Can He Break the Republican Grip on His State? The New York Times · Aug 10
- 2 dead after motorcycle crash in Rhodes, Marshall County Sheriff's Office says weareiowa.com · Jul 13
- Barbara Jean Rhodes hamiltonsfuneralhome.com · Jun 28
- Iowa Alumnus and Entertainment Exec Guides Field and Stream TV University of Iowa Center for Advancement · May 27
- Chandler Kendall Obituary Jul 12, 2026 Mitchell Family Funeral Home · Jul 12
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What Makes Rhodes Unique
- Part of the fabric of Iowa — one of 1,026 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)269
Rank in state#584 of 940
Land area1.01 sq mi
Density266/sq mi
Coordinates41.9278, -93.1837