Bode is a city in Humboldt County, Iowa, United States.

[2] Bode got its start in the year 1881, following construction of the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway through that territory.

[4] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.41 square miles (1.06 km2), all land.

There were 161 housing units at an average density of 398.1 per square mile (153.7/km2).

31.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The racial makeup of the city was 95.11% White, 1.53% Asian, 2.75% Pacific Islander, and 0.61% from two or more races.

31.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The athletic teams (football, volleyball, boys and girls basketball, wrestling, track, golf, baseball and softball) are usually in the lower classes for sports due to the school's small enrollment.

TRV is currently in talks with the Humboldt or West Bend-Mallard High Schools for sharing of education and/or sports.