Rome, GA

Living in Rome

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Bikeability 15
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Walkability 39
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Commute 68
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 70
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Airports 65
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Hospitals 70
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Colleges 27
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Schools 25
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Residents

36k Population +75 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
26% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
63% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black26%
Caucasian50%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school22%
High school graduate28%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$38k Median Household Income +$4.1k (2010–19)
76% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector72%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office19%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$151k Median Home Value +$27k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$538 Median Monthly Rent +$67 (2010–19)
41% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K5%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity49%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas49%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Rome

United States45
Georgia43
Rome Metro Area23
Floyd County23

Property Crime in Rome

United States48
Georgia59
Rome Metro Area31
Floyd County31

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (32%)(66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump68%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 5 0
Feb 44 5 0
Mar 52 5 0
Apr 60 4 0
May 68 4 0
Jun 75 4 0
Jul 79 5 0
Aug 78 4 0
Sep 72 4 0
Oct 61 3 0
Nov 51 4 0
Dec 43 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rome

Inland Flooding33
Tornado17
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Rome, GA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Rome, GA

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St Mary School
2 miles, SE
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Darlington School
3 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Rome, GA

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Shorter University
1 miles, SW
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Berry College
2 miles, N
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Reinhardt University
36 miles, E
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Dalton State College
37 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Rome, GA

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Floyd Medical Center
1 miles, SE
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Polk Medical Center
17 miles, S
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Adventhealth Gordon
23 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near Rome, GA

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Lovell Field
53 miles, N