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Rome
A city of 114 people in Iowa
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About Rome
Village in Iowa, United States114Population
0.1 sq miArea
597 ftElevation
Rome is a village in Henry County, Iowa, United States. The population was 114 at the time of the 2020 census.
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Health in Rome
Compared with Iowa
1better than IA·2worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Henry County Health CenterMount Pleasant · 6.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Rhchc - Jefferson County ClinicFairfield · 14.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Rome · CMS · HRSAHealth in Rome →
Natural hazards in Rome
Moderate
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.
🌊 Inland flooding🌡️ Heat waves💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Rome →
Climate in Rome
Full climate →Rome has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 26 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
35° / 18°Winter
62° / 40°Spring
84° / 63°Summer
64° / 42°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Rome →
Libraries near Rome
See all →Nearest: Mount Pleasant Public LibraryMount Pleasant · 6.9 miles · 58 hrs a week
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