Randolph, IA, 2017
Randolph’s story
149 years in pictures
Census counts: 213 in 1880, a peak of 404 in 1920, 189 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1957 on.
- 1877Randolph is platted
RandolphIA
A town of 186, platted in 1877.
Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
186
2025 Census estimate · −2.1% since 2020
Typical home
$181K
+11.2% in a year
Household income
$47K
median
Median age
34.3
years
Jobs based here
16
A commuter town
Is Randolph a good place to live?
Of the 141 Iowa towns we compare, none has a higher average trip to work than Randolph. Randolph has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
186 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Randolph: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Randolph, and how to reach them.
PowerMidAmerican Energy11.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterRandolph Water WorksNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Randolph’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Iowa you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereFremont County AuditorFremont County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code5164951649 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Randolph.
Who lives here
A larger share of residents are under 18 in Randolph than in most of Iowa or the rest of the country
31% of Randolph residents are under 18, against 23% in Iowa’s towns and 22% across U.S. towns. Randolph’s median age is 34.3 years. Randolph has lost 2.1% of its people since 2020, down to 186 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
34.3median age · IA 38.6
| Randolph | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 31% | 23% | 22% |
| Median age | 34.3 years | 38.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 25% | 25% | 29% |
RandolphIowaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
17%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma8%
High school46%
Some college15%
Associate’s6%
Bachelor’s21%
Graduate3%
Women and men · all residents
54% women, 46% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.2 points. Across Iowa, 49.8% of residents are women. Among residents 25 to 34, 84% are men (IA 51%).
| Randolph | IA | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 17.4% | 12.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13.6% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.7% | 10% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 15.7% | 12.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 2.6% | 12.6% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 9.4% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 8.1% | 12.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 16.6% | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 11.9% | 7.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7.9% | 6.7% | 10.4% |
| High school | 46.4% | 30% | 26% |
| Some college | 15.2% | 19.7% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 6% | 12.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 21.2% | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 3.3% | 10.5% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
Work & commute
Fewer of Randolph’s working residents work locally than in the typical Iowa or U.S. town
1.1% of Randolph working residents work locally, where Iowa’s towns sit at 31% and U.S. towns at 8%. The median household income in Randolph is $47,000. The top destinations are Shenandoah (15%), Omaha (5%) and Tabor (3%).
1%work in town
| Randolph | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.1% | 31% | 8% |
| Median household income | $47,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 6.8% | 11% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Randolph1%
Shenandoah15%
Omaha5%
Tabor3%
Glenwood3%
29 mi
median commute distance
16
jobs based in Randolph
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
A typical Randolph home is worth about $181K
The typical Randolph home is worth about $181,000, up 11.2% in a year, 24% below the Iowa typical home. 78% of Randolph households own their home.
$181KZillow home value
| Randolph | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 78% | 70% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,094 a month | $911 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Randolph$181K
Iowa$237K
+11.2%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Randolph
Randolph has cold winters and warm summers. Among 141 Iowa towns, just 2 have a higher July high than Randolph.
24″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–37°
Spring40–63°
Summer64–85°
Fall42–65°
Oct 19
typical first frost
Apr 19
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Randolph is
Randolph beats the Iowa average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 20% of adults binge drink in Randolph.
| Randolph | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 20% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 21% | 23% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 32% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 38% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Iowa
0 better30 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Randolph | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with heart disease | 8.1% | 6.6% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.5% | 8.7% |
Shenandoah Medical Center
13.2 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Randolph faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 56% of U.S. communities.
44risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtTornadoes
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Randolph
17pages on Randolph
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Randolph; the nearest are
Bellevue UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Bellevue, NE26.6 mi$9,903 tuitionPeru State CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Peru, NE28.9 mi$8,640 in-state tuitionIowa Western Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Council Bluffs30.1 mi$6,930 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Randolph residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Randolph for work
Where Randolph’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
16jobs based in Randolph
1%of working residents work in town
29 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Randolph
3 notable people were born in Randolph.
About Randolph
City in Iowa, USA
Randolph is a city in Fremont County, Iowa, United States. The population was 189 at the time of the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 978 ft
- ZIP code
- 51649
Questions about Randolph
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Randolph, IA a good place to live?
Randolph has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Randolph, IA known for?
Randolph was platted in 1877. 3 notable people were born here, including Virginia D. Smith and Barry Yates.