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 experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 23.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 918 ft (280 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 865/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4894°N, 85.3588°W |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Noble County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Wayne International (FWA) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1954 | MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN) | Avalanche | 3.0 m | 7 | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in |
Rome City has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 24°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.0").