At a Glance
Median Income
$29,531
$21,066 per capita
Home Value
$61,300
Zillow: $187,171
Median Rent
$1,021/mo
46.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.9%
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
27.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
16.5% smoking rate
How Rome Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rome's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rome a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rome residents earn a median household income of $29,531 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,066. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 638 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rome is $61,300 , 78% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,171. Median rent is $1,021/month, with 46.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
1.9% of adults in Rome hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% below the national average).
84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rome has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population77
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density642/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$29,531
Per Capita$21,066
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty27.8%
County GDP$1,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008
Housing
A+
Home Value$61,300
Rent$1,021
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$187,171
Housing Units38
Rent Burden46.9%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,888/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.1 in/yr
Elevation598 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.9%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute18 min
Broadband76.7%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Rome was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.