Rome City, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Noble County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,271 Population 865/sq mi density
$72,054 Median Income $42,821 per capita
$231,300 Home Value $179,078 Zillow
$846 Median Rent 23.4% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$72,054 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$231,300 home value, $846/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Rome City, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,054
4% below
$42,821 per capita
Home Value
$231,300
18% below
Zillow: $179,078
Median Rent
$846/mo
27% below
23.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.5%
42% below
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
27% above
19.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Rome City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Rome City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
96%
Home Value
82%
Rent
73%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
86%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rome City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rome City residents earn a median household income of $72,054 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,821. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 983 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rome City is $231,300 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,078. Median rent is $846/month, with 23.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Education

19.5% of adults in Rome City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rome City has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,271
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density865/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,054
Per Capita$42,821
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$2,553M
Avg Weekly Wage$971

Housing

A+
Home Value$231,300
Rent$846
Ownership84.6%
Zillow$179,078
Housing Units811
Rent Burden23.4%

Health

Obesity40.7%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death8,647/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation918 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.5%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute30 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Rome City was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.383 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.