Rome, WI

Wisconsin · Walworth County

Rome is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 609. Residents earn $88,281 per year, which is 17% above the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

609 Population 164/sq mi density

$88,281 Median Income $45,624 per capita

$290,000 Home Value $424,127 Zillow

$1,033 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent

47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

56 Violent Crime/100K 4,428 property/100K

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.8 / 5.0

$88,281 median income, 0.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.8 / 5.0

$290,000 home value, $1,033/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

56 violent crimes/100K (85% below avg)

B+

Education

3.5 / 5.0

31.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $88,281

17% higher than US avg

Home Value $290,000

3% higher than US avg

Violent Crime 56/100K

85% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 31.3%

7% lower than US avg

Median Rent $1,033

11% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 39.5%

23% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 2.2%

82% lower than US avg

How Rome Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population609

Median Age42.9 yrs

Density164/mi²

Male / Female53% / 48%

Largest GroupWhite 93%

Veterans8.5%

Economy

A+

Median Income$88,281

Per Capita$45,624

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty2.2%

County GDP$6,423M

Commute42 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$290,000

Rent$1,033

Ownership83.4%

Zillow$424,127

Housing Units243

Rent Burden17.5%

Crime

Violent56/100K

Property4,428/100K

Health

Obesity39.5%

Uninsured7.2%

Smoking13.3%

Depression23.9%

Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)

AQI38 (Good)

Rain37.5 in/yr

Sunny Days260/yr

Elevation838 ft (255 m)

Education

B+

Bachelor's+31.3%

High School+93.6%

Graduate+6.2%

School Score5.80

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%

Commute42 min

Broadband98.4%

EV Stations3

Libraries11

Is Rome a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rome receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Rome offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rome is $88,281, 17% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rome is $290,000, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,033 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Rome is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 56 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,428 per 100,000, 126% above the national average.

Education

31.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Rome experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches, including 50.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Rome has a population of 609 with a density of 164 people per square mile, spread across 4.0 square miles. The median age is 42.9 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 47.5% female and 52.5% male. The city is predominantly White (92.8%), with 4.9% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 99.2% of residents. 8.5% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 10.8% of residents have a disability. 97.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

609

Total Population

164

People / sq mi

42.9yrs

Median Age

10% above US avg

4.0mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%

Female 47.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Rome vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 99.2%

26% above US avg

Spanish 0.8%

94% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rome vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rome is $88,281, which is 17% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,624 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $980, 32% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 3,401 business establishments, including 337 restaurants. The cost of living index is 94.1, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 42 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 2.8% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Rome vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$88,281
	17% above US avg
Per Capita Income	$45,624
Avg Weekly Wage	$980
IRS Avg AGI	$89,712
Gini Index	0.439 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	2.2%
	82% below US avg
Establishments (County)	3,401
County GDP	$6,423M

Business (County)

Restaurants	337
Healthcare	234
Retail	366
Manufacturing	188

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$8,487
	142% above US avg
Cost of Living	94.10 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.93%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	41.9 min
Drive Alone	90.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	2.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Rome is $290,000, 3% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $424,127, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $1,033 (11% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $872 for a one-bedroom to $1,097 for a two-bedroom apartment. 83.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 243 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1969. The average annual property tax is $8,487 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 17.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$290,000
	3% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$424,127

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$1,033
	11% below US avg
Rent Burden	17.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$797
1 Bedroom	$872
2 Bedrooms	$1,097
3 Bedrooms	$1,405
4 Bedrooms	$1,572

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	83.4%
Owner-Occupied	83.4%
Renter-Occupied	16.6%
Housing Units	243
Median Year Built	1969

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$8,487
	142% above US avg
Effective Rate	2.93%

In Rome, 39.5% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 8.2% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 4.9% of residents, below the national average. 26.2% have high blood pressure. 13.3% are current smokers. 22.1% report binge drinking. 24.8% are physically inactive. 23.9% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 16.3% experience frequent mental distress. 7.2% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,322. The dentist ratio is 1:2,066. 82.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.3 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Rome vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	39.5%
	23% above US avg
Diabetes	8.2%
Heart Disease	4.9%
High Blood Pressure	26.2%
Asthma	10.9%
COPD	5.1%
Cancer	7.3%
Stroke	2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	13.3%
	5% below US avg
Binge Drinking	22.1%
Physical Inactivity	24.8%
Depression	23.9%
Mental Distress	16.3%
Physical Distress	11.7%
Short Sleep	32.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	97.8%
Uninsured	7.2%
	16% below US avg
Primary Care	1:2,322
Dentists	1:2,066
Mental Health	1:670
Checkup Rate	73.6%
Dental Visits	70.6%
Premature Death	7,248/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	8.3/10
Exercise Access	82.2%
Healthcare Facilities	234

Rome has a violent crime rate of 56 per 100,000 residents, 85% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 4,428 per 100,000, 126% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 12 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Rome receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Rome vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	56.1/100K
	85% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	4,428.3/100K
	126% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	12
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Rome experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 50.7 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 838 feet.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	46.6°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	19°F (-7°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	838 ft (255 m)
Area	4.0 sq mi (10.2 km²)
Population Density	164/sq mi
Coordinates	42.9853°N, 88.6499°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Walworth County County
Nearest Airport	Southern Wisconsin Regional (JVL) 32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.5"

1% below US avg

Snowfall 50.7"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.09"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0501 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	74.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	20.8 / 100
Community Resilience	80.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Jul 15, 2024.

Feb 10, 2010	2 km NW of Lily Lake, Illinois	M3.8	114 km
Nov 4, 2013	1 km SSW of Lyons, Illinois	M3.2	148 km
Jul 15, 2024	2 km WNW of Somonauk, Illinois	M3.1	149 km
Mar 25, 2015	3 km WNW of Lake in the Hills, Illinois	M2.9	92 km
Jun 10, 2013	4 km NNE of Virgil, Illinois	M2.6	111 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

538 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 47 fatalities, 1,227 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jul 18, 1996	EF5	80 km	0
Apr 27, 1984	EF4	23 km	1
Apr 4, 1981	EF4	61 km	3
Apr 21, 1974	EF4	86 km	0
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	88 km	24
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	98 km	1
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	88 km	6
Aug 22, 1964	EF4	74 km	0
Sep 26, 1951	EF4	73 km	1
Jun 16, 2014	EF3	74 km	0
Jan 7, 2008	EF3	55 km	0
Jan 7, 2008	EF3	68 km	0
Aug 18, 2005	EF3	64 km	1
Jun 23, 2004	EF3	80 km	1
Jun 23, 2004	EF3	87 km	0
Jun 17, 1992	EF3	73 km	0
Jun 8, 1984	EF3	70 km	0
Jun 5, 1980	EF3	19 km	0
Apr 7, 1980	EF3	61 km	0
Jun 5, 1977	EF3	93 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,524 ac, 2006).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2006	UNNAMED	1,524	60 km
2010	RX BURN	1,236	60 km
1994	SOMMERS	938	65 km
1988	PEACHY RD	812	62 km
2024	IBSP SOUTH F1 RX	690	94 km
2018	2018 BADGER RX BURNS	659	99 km
2019	2019 BADGER RX BURNS	627	98 km
2006	UNNAMED	612	67 km
2007	TOWER RD 2	592	62 km
2024	RX-HWY Y - SOUTH	553	8 km
2009	COLD SPRINGS	552	87 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	19°F (-7°C)	1.3 in	Coldest
February	23°F (-5°C)	1.1 in	Driest
March	34°F (1°C)	2.2 in
April	46°F (8°C)	3.2 in
May	58°F (14°C)	3.1 in
June	67°F (20°C)	3.8 in
July	71°F (22°C)	4.1 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	69°F (21°C)	3.9 in
September	61°F (16°C)	3.9 in
October	50°F (10°C)	2.6 in
November	37°F (3°C)	2.4 in
December	24°F (-5°C)	1.8 in

Rome has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 19°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.1").

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Rome is located in Walworth County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent, a smaller urban community. 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 7% below the national average of 33.7%. 93.6% have completed high school. 6.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.8 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 60.5% of the vote, a 22.2-point margin. 98.4% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 3 EV charging stations. There are 11 public libraries serving the community. 234 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 90.7% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.5%

D 38.3%

Winner: Republican by 22.2 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	12
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	31.3%
	7% below US avg
High School+	93.6%
Graduate Degree+	6.2%
School Test Score	5.80

B+ Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 4	Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density	164/sq mi
Total Area	4.0 sq mi
County	Walworth County County

Services

Broadband Access	98.4%
Avg Download Speed	119.8 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	9.3 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	3
Alt Fuel Stations	3
Public Libraries	11
Healthcare Facilities	234
Restaurants	337
Retail Stores	366

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	41.9 min
Drive Alone	90.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	2.8%

Average costs for common services in Rome. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$235 ($141–$376)
Specialist Visit	$329 ($188–$518)
Urgent Care Visit	$188 ($94–$329)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,070 ($753–$4,705)
Dental Cleaning	$122 ($71–$188)
Dental Filling	$235 ($141–$376)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$42 ($24–$71)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$71 ($47–$113)
Brake Pad Replacement	$282 ($141–$471)
Tire Rotation	$38 ($19–$71)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$565 ($376–$941)
Battery Replacement	$188 ($94–$329)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$94 ($56–$141)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$85 ($47–$132)
HVAC Repair	$376 ($141–$753)
HVAC System Install	$6,587 ($3,764–$11,292)
Roof Repair	$941 ($376–$1,882)
Roof Replacement	$8,469 ($5,176–$14,115)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,412 ($471–$3,294)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,115 ($4,705–$28,230)
DUI Defense	$4,705 ($1,882–$9,410)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,412 ($753–$2,823)
Will Preparation	$471 ($188–$941)
Trust Preparation	$2,353 ($941–$4,705)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($14–$42)
Women's Haircut	$52 ($28–$94)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$141 ($71–$235)
Manicure	$24 ($14–$42)
Pedicure	$38 ($24–$61)
Massage (1 Hour)	$75 ($47–$122)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.86 ($2.82–$5.18)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.29 ($2.35–$4.71)
Loaf of Bread	$3.58 ($2.35–$5.18)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.23 ($2.82–$6.12)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.18 ($3.76–$7.06)
Rice (per lb)	$0.94 ($0.56–$1.69)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$132 ($75–$235)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$66 ($28–$141)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$66 ($38–$113)
Internet (Monthly)	$66 ($38–$94)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$61 ($28–$94)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$80 ($47–$141)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$188 ($71–$471)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,882 ($1,129–$3,294)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$66 ($28–$122)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.53–$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$94 ($28–$235)
Driver's License Renewal	$28 ($14–$71)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,129 ($565–$2,353)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$941 ($471–$1,882)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$376 ($188–$659)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$47 ($24–$94)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$941 ($376–$2,353)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,763 ($4,705–$28,230)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$56 ($28–$94)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$94 ($47–$188)
Dog Grooming	$56 ($28–$94)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$38 ($19–$71)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$282 ($141–$471)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$188 ($94–$376)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$1,022
Toddler	$909
Preschool	$909
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$758
Toddler	$736
Preschool	$736

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Walworth County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	8,946	222	$65,834	2.41
Accommodation & Food Services	6,708	326	$26,062	1.63
Retail Trade	5,137	332	$33,827	1.14
Health Care & Social Assistance	4,701	527	$52,069	0.72
Administrative & Waste Services	2,131	218	$41,599	0.80
Construction	1,928	342	$66,346	0.81
Wholesale Trade	1,772	190	$73,641	0.99
Arts & Entertainment	1,656	55	$32,432	2.18
Professional & Technical Services	1,125	260	$73,582	0.36
Other Services	1,019	224	$36,556	0.75
Transportation & Warehousing	912	116	$52,243	0.48
Finance & Insurance	739	162	$73,744	0.40
Management of Companies	489	27	$102,971	0.64
Real Estate	386	122	$54,034	0.55
Information & Technology	279	44	$58,896	0.33
Educational Services	225	32	$33,923	0.24
Utilities	52	6	$119,291	0.30

Radio Stations near Rome

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
WSJY 107.3 FM - Fort Atkinson, WI	adult contemporary, holiday music (nov-dec)	MP3 64 kbps
W270CW Iron Country 101.9 FM & WGEZ 1490 AM - Beloit,WI	classic country	AAC+ 32 kbps
WCLO 1230 AM - Janesville, WI	talk	AAC+ 32 kbps
Ketch Radio	hits, talk	MP3 128 kbps
FM106.1	country	AAC

National Parks Near Rome

39 national parks and monuments found near Rome.

Park	Type	Fee
Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Allen Valley Siata	State Park	Free
Aztalan State Park	State Park	Free
Big Foot Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Burlington To Kansasville State Trail	State Park	Free
Campbellsport Drumlin State Park-Iansr	State Park	Free
Capital Springs Centennial State Park And Recreation Area	State Park	Free
Chain O'Lakes State Park	State Park	Free
Clover Valley State Habitat Area - Pr	State Park	Free
Cross Plains State Park-Iansr	State Park	Free
Eisenbahn State Trail	State Park	Free
Fischer Creek Recreation Area	State Park	Free
Glacial Drumlin State Trail	State Park	Free
Glacial Heritage Area River-Based Cnsvn Area - Public Access	State Park	Free
Governor Nelson State Park	State Park	Free
Hank Aaron State Trail	State Park	Free
Harbor Park Promenade	State Park	Free
Harrington Beach State Park	State Park	Free
Holzhueter Farm State Park	State Park	Free
Ice Age Trail - Sd	State Park	Free
Ice Age Trail - Se	State Park	Free
John Michael Kohler State Park	State Park	Free
Kettle Moraine Railroad Siata	State Park	Free
Lake Kegonsa State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Park Expansion	State Park	Free
Lakeshore State Park	State Park	Free
Lowden State Park	State Park	Free
Mascoutin Valley State Trail	State Park	Free
Morraine Hills State Park	State Park	Free
New Glarus Woods State Park	State Park	Free
Ottawa Siata	State Park	Free
Presidential Park	State Park	Free
Richard Bong Recreation Area	State Park	Free
Rock Cut State Park	State Park	Free
Sugar River State Trail	State Park	Free
Terry Andrae State Park	State Park	Free
White River State Trail	State Park	Free
Whitewater State Park	State Park	Free
Wild Goose State Trail	State Park	Free

Museums in Rome

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
FRIENDS OF OLD WORLD WISCONSIN	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2625942922	$377,029
OLD WORLD WISCONSIN	GENERAL MUSEUM		3193624678	$377,029
EAST TROY RAILROAD MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	2002 CHURCH ST	2626423263	$278,422
FORT ATKINSON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9205637769	$160,398
ROCK RIVER HERITAGE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9205632976	$129,562
KETTLE MORAINE NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		2625946200	$90,793
OCONOMOWOC HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2625690740	$51,059
OCONOMOWOC HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	103 W JEFFERSON ST	2625690740	$51,059
OCTAGON HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9202612796	$32,984
WISCONSIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$19,402
HAWKS INN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	426 WELLS STREET	2626464794	$15,315
BARK RIVER WOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	W4080 STATE RD 106 E	9205634773
CONCORD HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	W1185 CONCORD CENTER DRIVE
CROSSMAN GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		2624725708
EAGLE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	217 MAIN STREET	2625948961
EAST TROY AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	2106 CHURCH ST	2626422642
JOHNSON CREEK HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	110 AZTALAN ST
LEBANON HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		9209253075
NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
PALMYRA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	MAIN AND THIRD STREET	2624954245
POYNETTE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		6086352024
SULLIVAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	N 3866 WEST ST	9205637171
WHITEWATER HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Rome

Name	Address	Annual Visits
WATERTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY	100 S. WATER ST.	188,573
OCONOMOWOC PUBLIC LIBRARY	200 SOUTH ST.	138,301
DELAFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY	500 GENESEE ST.	119,200
DWIGHT FOSTER PUBLIC LIBRARY	209 MERCHANTS AVE.	108,904
IRVIN L. YOUNG MEMORIAL LIBRARY	431 W. CENTER ST.	68,023
EAST TROY LIONS PUBLIC LIBRARY	3094 GRAYDON AVE.	44,154
JEFFERSON PUBLIC LIBRARY	321 S. MAIN ST.	36,814
ALICE BAKER MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY	820 E. MAIN ST.	23,400
JOHNSON CREEK PUBLIC LIBRARY	125 LINCOLN ST.	17,009
POWERS MEMORIAL LIBRARY	115 W. MAIN ST.	13,091

Farmers Markets in Rome

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Delafield Farmes Market	Waukesha County City parking lot on Main Street
Dousman Farmers Market	118 S. Main St	05/01/2018 to 10/17/2018	Wed: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM;		Visit
Fort Atkinson Farmers Market	City parking lot on East ilwaukee Avenue
Fort Farmers Market	Municipal Parking Lot Milwaukee Ave E				Visit
Jefferson Farmers Market - Summer	East Racine Street and South Center Avenue	06/09/2016 to 10/06/2016	Thu: 11:00 AM-6:00 PM;		Visit
Oconomowoc Farmers Market	175 E. Wisconsin Avenue		Sat: 7:30 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
WATERTOWN FARMERS MARKET	815 Labaree St.	05/06/2014 to 11/11/2014	Tue: 7:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
Watertown Farmers Market - Thursday	Emmet and South Water Street	08/07/2014 to 10/30/2014	Thu: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;		Visit
Whitewater City Market	341 S. Fremont Street	05/03/2016 to 10/25/2016	Tue: 3:30 PM-7:30 PM;	Yes	Visit
Whitewater Farmers Market	1415West Main St.	04/26/2014 to 11/01/2014	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;

Breweries in Rome

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Bigg's Bar & Grill	Restaurants, Brewery, Pizza, Taverns	1217 River Dr	9202611747	Visit
Fairview Inn	bar & grill restaurants, banquet facilities, food and drink, Restaurant, American, Buffet, breweries	711 W Racine St	9206746120
Silver Eagle Saloon	cocktail lounge restaurants, bar & grill restaurants, cocktail lounges, food and drink, drinking, Be	207 S 2nd St	9202620922
Sweet Mullets Brewing Co.	Pub, Brewery, Brewery and Pub	N58W39800 Industrial Rd	2624562843	Visit
Thirsty Rhino The	breweries & brew pubs, bar & grill restaurants, recreation, food and drink, drinking	222 W Main St	9202061240
Tyranena Brewing Company	Brewery, Beer & Ale Distributors	1025 Owen St	9206488699	Visit
Union Jack's Bar	breweries & brew pubs, cocktail lounges, bar & grill restaurants	12 S Water St E	9205632497

Cell Towers in Rome

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
W 5633 HOGE RD (78338)	GTOWER	86
WEST6586 TERRITORIAL ROAD (78349)	LTOWER	81
S92 W32778 COUNTY HIGHWAY NN (111643)	GTOWER	78
N7925 COUNTY HIGHWAY X (78330)	LTOWER	77
N 4978 BAKERTOWN RD (78343)	GTOWER	62
W366 S2430 Mill Pond Rd (124254)	MTOWER	61
4898 NORTH BAKERTOWN ROAD (38469)	LTOWER	61
W2620 COUNTY ROAD J (100141)	LTOWER	59
545 ANTON CT (38480)	MTOWER	59
W1957 STATE ROAD 16 (38465)	LTOWER	58
5313 REDDELIEN ROAD (39499)	LTOWER	56
6217 MORGANS ROAD (38427)	MTOWER	46

Bridges in Rome

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete continuous	1964	26	1,800	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1950	110	1,500	F
Slab	Concrete	1983	42	850	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1950	99	600	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2006	55	276	G
Slab	Concrete	1998	46	274	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1982	65	82	P
Culvert	Steel	1920	38	58	P
Culvert	Steel	1940	36	58	P
Slab	Concrete	1999	37	54	G
Culvert	Steel	1940	25	23	F

Amtrak Stations in Rome

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Johnson Creek, WI	575 Linmar Lane	BUS

Superfund Sites Near Rome

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
WHITEWATER COGENERATION FACILITY	111 COUNTY HWY U	WALWORTH

Airports Near Rome

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Dane County Regional Truax Field	MSN	Medium Airport
Kenosha Regional Airport	ENW	Medium Airport
Adkins Restricted Landing Area	—	Small Airport
Aero Estates Airport	—	Small Airport
Aerogrange Airport	—	Small Airport
Air Troy Estates Restricted Airport	—	Small Airport
Al's Airway Airport	—	Small Airport
Ames Private Airport	—	Small Airport
Bancroft East Airport	—	Small Airport
Barker Strip	—	Small Airport
Barten Airport	—	Small Airport
Beloit Airport	—	Small Airport
Big Foot Airfield	—	Small Airport
Bingham Airport	—	Small Airport
Binzel Airport	—	Small Airport
Blackhawk Airfield	—	Small Airport
Blackhawk Farms Inc Airport	—	Small Airport
Blackhawk Island Airport	—	Small Airport
Bob Walberg Field	—	Small Airport
Bountiful Acres Airport	—	Small Airport
Bristol Airport	—	Small Airport
Brodhead Airport	—	Small Airport
Burlington Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Camp Lake Airport	—	Small Airport
Campbell Airport	—	Small Airport
Capitol Drive Airport	—	Small Airport
Carlson Restricted Landing Area	—	Small Airport
Christie Aerodrome	—	Small Airport
Cindy Guntly Memorial Airport	—	Small Airport
Clover Valley Airport	—	Small Airport
Coleman Airport	—	Small Airport
Compass Rose Airport	—	Small Airport
Cottonwood Airport	—	Small Airport
Covered Bridge Fields Airport	—	Small Airport
Dacy Airport	—	Small Airport
Darrington Airport	—	Small Airport
Del Monte Airport	—	Small Airport
Der Schwarzwald Airport	—	Small Airport
Digger Dougs Airport	—	Small Airport
Dinnerbell Airport	—	Small Airport
Dodge County Airport	UNU	Small Airport
Doering Farms Airfield	—	Small Airport
Donald Alfred Gade Airport	—	Small Airport
Dutch Gap Airstrip	—	Small Airport
Early-Merkel Field	—	Small Airport
East Troy Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Elert Airport	—	Small Airport
Erin Aero Airport	—	Small Airport
Faken Airport	—	Small Airport
Fletcher Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Rome

6 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

Delafield Police Dept	115 Main Street
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office	411 South Center Avenue
Oconomowoc City Police Department
University Police	734 West Starin Road
Watertown Police Department
Whitewater PD

Treatment Centers in Rome

4 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Fort Healthcare - Behavioral Health	Substance Abuse	920-563-9542
ProHealth Care - Behavioral Health Services	Both	262-928-4036
ProHealth Care - Behavioral Health Services	Both	262-928-4036
Rogers Behavioral Health - Silver Lake Outpatient Center	Substance Abuse	800-767-4411

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rome

What is the population of Rome?

Rome has a population of 609 residents and is located in Wisconsin. The population density is 164 people per square mile, spread across 4.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.9 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 47.5% female and 52.5% male.

Is Rome expensive to live in?

Rome is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 94.1 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $88,281, 17% above the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $290,000 (3% above the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,033 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Rome safe?

Rome is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 56 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,428 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Rome receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Rome?

Rome has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 19°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 37.5 inches, with 50.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38.

How is the job market in Rome?

The job market in Rome is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $980. There are 3,401 business establishments in the area, including 337 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 42 minutes, and 2.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Rome?

The median home value in Rome is $290,000. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $424,127. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,033. Fair market rent is $872 for a 1-bedroom and $1,097 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 83.4%. The average annual property tax is $8,487.

How are the schools in Rome?

Schools in Rome score 5.8 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 31.3% of adults in Rome hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.6% have completed high school. 6.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Rome?

The obesity rate in Rome is 39.5% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 13.3% of adults are smokers. 24.8% are physically inactive. 23.9% of residents report depression. 7.2% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 82.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,322.

What is transportation like in Rome?

The average commute in Rome is 42 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 90.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 2.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of Rome?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Rome is 92.8% White, 4.9% Hispanic or Latino. 99.2% of residents speak only English at home. 8.5% of the population are military veterans. 10.8% of residents have a disability. 97.8% have health insurance coverage.

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