Rome, Iowa

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Population in 2022: 115 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +1.8%
 
Males: 60  (52.8%)
Females: 55  (47.2%)
Median resident age:

48.4 years
Iowa median age:

38.9 years

Zip code: 52641

Estimated median household income in 2022: $35,745 (it was $22,083 in 2000)
Rome:

$35,745
IA:

$69,588

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $22,656 (it was $12,976 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $37,506 (it was $41,300 in 2000)
Rome:

$37,506
IA:

$194,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $50,653; detached houses: $60,001; mobile homes: $11,374

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,027.

March 2022 cost of living index in Rome: 82.5 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 12.5%

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  • Races in Rome, IA (2022)
    • 6894.4%White alone
    • 34.2%Two or more races
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Ancestries: American (40.5%), Irish (21.6%), English (13.5%), German (5.4%), Welsh (2.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 01/1/1869

Elevation: 621 feet

Land area: 0.13 square miles.

Population density: 886 people per square mile   (low).

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Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $902 (1.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $390 (1.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Iowa City, IA (47.3 miles , pop. 62,220).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (180.0 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (216.0 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Westwood, IA (1.8 miles),
Lockridge, IA (1.9 miles ),
Mount Pleasant, IA (2.6 miles ),
Salem, IA (3.1 miles ),
Hillsboro, IA (3.2 miles ),
Wayland, IA (3.4 miles ),
Stockport, IA (3.4 miles ),
Coppock, IA (3.5 miles)

Latitude: 40.98 N, Longitude: 91.68 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 319

Distribution of median household income in Rome, IA in 2022
Distribution of house value in Rome, IA in 2022

Rome satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.9%
Iowa:

2.7%

Average climate in Rome, Iowa

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Rome-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Iowa state average. It is 63% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/9/1959, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.3 miles away from the Rome city center injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/16/1967, a category F3 tornado 9.6 miles away from the city center killed 2 people and injured 16 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Rome-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. It is 187% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 267.3 miles away from Rome center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 267.3 miles away from Rome center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 250.9 miles away from Rome center
On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi) earthquake occurred 423.6 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 288.0 miles away from Rome center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 293.8 miles away from Rome center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Henry County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals and medical centers near Rome:

  • HENRY COUNTY HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; MOUNT PLEASANT, IA)
  • SOUTHEASTERN RENAL DIALYSIS, L.C. - MOUNT PLEASANT (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; MOUNT PLEASANT, IA)
  • PLEASANT MANOR CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; MOUNT PLEASANT, IA)
  • HOSPICE OF CENTRAL IOWA-MT PLEASANT (Hospital, about 7 miles away; MOUNT PLEASANT, IA)
  • MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE (Hospital, about 8 miles away; MOUNT PLEASANT, IA)
  • PARKVIEW HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; WAYLAND, IA)
  • SUNNY BROOK LIVING CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; FAIRFIELD, IA)

Amtrak station near Rome:

  • 7 miles: MOUNT PLEASANT (418 N. ADAMS ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Rome:

  • Southeastern Community College (about 30 miles; West Burlington, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,251)
  • Indian Hills Community College (about 38 miles; Ottumwa, IA; FT enrollment: 4,034)
  • University of Iowa (about 48 miles; Iowa City, IA; FT enrollment: 24,735)
  • Western Illinois University (about 64 miles; Macomb, IL; FT enrollment: 10,755)
  • Kirkwood Community College (about 65 miles; Cedar Rapids, IA; FT enrollment: 11,503)
  • Eastern Iowa Community College District (about 69 miles; Davenport, IA; FT enrollment: 5,507)
  • Augustana College (about 69 miles; Rock Island, IL; FT enrollment: 2,555)

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Henry County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Iowa:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

50.0%
Whole state:

64.7%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

15.4%
Whole state:

6.7%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Rome:

Marital status in Rome, IA
  • Never married: 21.6%
  • Now married: 48.0%
  • Separated: 7.0%
  • Widowed: 1.4%
  • Divorced: 22.0%

For population 25 years and over in Rome:

  • High school or higher: 81.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 5.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 15.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

4.1
Iowa average:

10.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Rome, IA (based on Henry County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant5,33422
Evangelical Protestant2,57223
Catholic1,0851
Other3313
None10,823-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Henry County:

2.97 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

2.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Henry County:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

0.43 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
This county:

4.96 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.55 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 19
This county:

9.42 / 10,000 pop.
Iowa:

8.01 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.8%
State:

7.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Henry County:

28.0%
Iowa:

27.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Henry County:

14.1%
Iowa:

14.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,444
Other Government Administration 0$0 11$10,214
Totals for Government 0$0 12$11,658

Rome government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $30,000 ($260.87)
    General - Other: $14,000 ($121.74)
    Solid Waste Management: $10,000 ($86.96)
    Sewerage: $9,000 ($78.26)
    Financial Administration: $5,000 ($43.48)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($17.39)
    General Public Buildings: $2,000 ($17.39)
    Regular Highways: $2,000 ($17.39)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $4,000 ($34.78)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $12,000 ($104.35)

Rome government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $21,000 ($182.61)
    Solid Waste Management: $10,000 ($86.96)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $43,000 ($373.91)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $10,000 ($86.96)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $11,000 ($95.65)
    Property: $10,000 ($86.96)

Rome government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $76,000 ($660.87)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $72,000 ($626.09)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,000 ($34.78)

Rome government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $239,000 ($2078.26)

Strongest AM radio stations in Rome:

  • KILJ (1130 AM; daytime; 0 kW; MOUNT PLEASANT, IA; Owner: KILJ, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KXEL (1540 AM; 50 kW; WATERLOO, IA; Owner: KXEL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WSUI (910 AM; 5 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA)
  • KCJJ (1630 AM; 10 kW; IOWA CITY, IA; Owner: RIVER CITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMT (600 AM; 5 kW; CEDAR RAPIDS, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Rome:

  • KILJ-FM (105.5 FM; MOUNT PLEASANT, IA; Owner: KILJ, INC.)
  • KKNL (97.3 FM; NEW LONDON, IA; Owner: PRITCHARD BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KAYP (89.9 FM; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • KOKX-FM (95.3 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • KIIK-FM (95.9 FM; FAIRFIELD, IA; Owner: FAIRFIELD MEIDA GROUP, INC.)
  • KRNQ (96.3 FM; KEOKUK, IA; Owner: DAVID M. LISTER)
  • KDMG (103.1 FM; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: PRITCHARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCII-FM (106.1 FM; WASHINGTON, IA; Owner: HOME BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Rome:

  • KYOU-TV (Channel 15; OTTUMWA, IA; Owner: WAITT BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KGWB-TV (Channel 26; BURLINGTON, IA; Owner: BURLINGTON TELEVISION ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • KTVO (Channel 3; KIRKSVILLE, MO; Owner: KTVO LICENSE SUBSIDIARY, INC.)
  • K54AF (Channel 54; KEOSAUQUA, ETC., IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K38AB (Channel 38; FORT MADISON, ETC., IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 374ft / 114mTotal length
  • 8,215Total average daily traffic
  • 1,474Total average daily truck traffic
  • 8,215Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Rome, IA - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 31950-1959
  • 11970-1979
  • 41980-1989
  • 42000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Rome, IA
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Rome, IA
  • 91.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 8.3%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Rome, IA
  • 72.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 27.3%Electricity


Rome compared to Iowa state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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