Rhodes, IA is a small rural town with a population of 289. Despite being the smallest town in Iowa, Rhodes offers plenty of local businesses, year-round outdoor activities, organizations and local sporting events. Local businesses include the Rhodes Cafe, a family-owned restaurant known for its homemade pies and delicious breakfast. For outdoor activities, one can enjoy nearby hiking trails at Marshalltown City Park or take a stroll along the lake in Rhodes Park. The local organization Rhodes Community Group provides educational and recreational programs for youth and adults alike. As for sports, the annual 5k race held in August gives runners from all around an opportunity to connect with each other while running through the scenic roads in Rhodes.
The population in Rhodes is 289. There are 285 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Rhodes is 47.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Rhodes is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Rhodes
- 59.0% are married
- 20.9% are divorced
- 20.8% are married with children
- 20.8% have children, but are single
Race in Rhodes
- 94.9% are White
- 1.7% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 3.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander