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Rutland’s story
158 years in pictures
Census counts: 212 in 1910, a peak of 255 in 1940, 113 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and a map from 1980 on.
- 1868Rutland is settled
RutlandIA
A town of 115, settled in 1868.
Photo: Billwhittaker at English Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0
Population
115
2025 Census estimate · −1.7% since 2020
Typical home
$109K
+2.8% in a year
Household income
$86K
median
Median age
33.5
years
Land area
1 sq mi
Is Rutland a good place to live?
Of the 141 Iowa towns we compare, none has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Rutland. Rutland’s density of trails is 1.1 miles per square mile, above both Iowa’s towns (0.3) and U.S. towns (0.4). Rutland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
115 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 Rutland: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Rutland, and how to reach them.
PowerMidAmerican Energy11.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterRutland Water SupplyNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Rutland’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 hereHumboldt County AuditorHumboldt County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2021
ZIP code5058250582 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 Rutland.
Housing
Rutland’s typical home value is about $109K
In Rutland, 91% of households own their home, where Iowa’s towns sit at 70% and U.S. towns at 73%. Its typical rent stands at $775 a month. Values rose 2.8% in the 12 months to September 2026.
$109KZillow home value
| Rutland | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 91% | 70% | 73% |
| Median rent | $775 a month | $911 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Rutland$109K
Iowa$237K
+2.8%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Rutland’s year
A winter brings about 39 inches of snow, with January nights at 8° and July afternoons at 83°.
39″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter12–29°
Spring36–58°
Summer60–81°
Fall38–60°
Oct 12
typical first frost
Apr 26
typical last frost
+0.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
More of Rutland’s adults have high blood pressure than in the typical Iowa or U.S. town
Among adults in Rutland, 32% sleep under 7 hours. On the CDC’s 32 measures, Rutland is ahead of Iowa on 1 and behind on 9. Two figures for adults in the town: 18% smoke cigarettes, 42% have obesity.
| Rutland | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 35% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 38% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 12% | 12% |
32 measures vs. Iowa
1 better22 too close to call9 worse
| What stands out | Rutland | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.2% | 77.8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 18.5% | 11.6% |
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
3.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
2.6%conserved
2.6%
conserved · 15 of 570 acres
1.0 mi
of trails · 1.1 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Rutland is drought, at a moderate overall level
Expected losses in Rutland break down as 51% from drought and 18% from inland flooding. Households locally have drawn federal disaster aid in 5 declared disasters, most recently in 2024. Also worth knowing: the town’s risk rating from FEMA is 49 of 100.
49risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
DroughtInland floodingCold waves
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Rutland
16pages on Rutland
The big questions
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Rutland; the nearest are
Iowa Central Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Fort Dodge19.3 mi$5,496 in-state tuitionIowa State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Ames60.6 mi$10,787 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Rutland residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
About Rutland
City in Iowa, USA
Rutland is a city in Humboldt County, Iowa, United States. The population was 113 at the time of the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,106 ft
- ZIP code
- 50582
Questions about Rutland
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Rutland, IA a good place to live?
Rutland has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.