Rome, IA
Living in Rome
Bikeability
15
Walkability
49
Commute
81
Public Transit
17
Affordability
100
Public Safety
92
Airports
20
Hospitals
80
Colleges
36
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
91
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
101
Population
+33 (2010–19)
39 y
Median Age
-5 (2010–19)
4%
College-Educated
-5% (2010–19)
70%
Family Households
+26% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school24%
High school graduate42%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree4%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone30%
Economy
$36k
Median Household Income
+$9.4k (2010–19)
86%
Above Poverty
-11% (2010–19)
22 mi
Average Commute
88%
Lived Here Last Year
-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K40%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector87%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance21%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts13%
Sales and office21%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Walked4%
Housing
$22k
Median Home Value
-$2.6k (2010–19)
4%
Built 2000 or Later
$450
Median Monthly Rent
+$80 (2010–19)
57%
Owner-Occupied
+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached45%
Mobile home55%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198925%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196922%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K90%
$50K to $99K10%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
LP gas72%
Wood12%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rome
United States45
Iowa35
Henry County15
Property Crime in Rome
United States48
Iowa43
Henry County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 6 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 40 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rome
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding36
Tornado17
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rome, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rome, IA
Mt Pleasant Christian School
8 miles, E
Maharishi School
15 miles, W
Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary
22 miles, SE
St James School
22 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Rome, IA
Iowa Wesleyan University
7 miles, E
Maharishi University of Management
15 miles, W
University of Iowa
48 miles, N
Monmouth College
55 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rome, IA
Henry County Health Center
7 miles, E
Jefferson County Health Center
15 miles, W
Washington County Hospital and Clinics
21 miles, N
Van Buren County Hospital
22 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Rome, IA
The Eastern Iowa Airport
62 miles, N
Quad City International Airport
69 miles, NE
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
76 miles, S
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
106 miles, E