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A township of 1,697 people in Ashtabula County, Ohio
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Map of Rome: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land6.5%994 of 15,339 acres
Trails3.4 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves6586 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

Train station in Rome, Ohio (circa 1909)c. 1909
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Train station in Rome, Ohio (circa 1909), c. 1909

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About Rome

Township in Ohio, US
1,854Population
24.1 sq miArea
860 ftElevation

Rome Township is one of the twenty-seven townships of Ashtabula County, Ohio, United States. The 2020 census found 1,854 people in the township.

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Work & commute in Rome

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Most working residents leave Rome for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Cleveland (5%), Chardon (4%) and Ashtabula (4%). Half commute less than 20 miles.

Cleveland
5%
Chardon
4%
Ashtabula
4%
Trumbull
3%
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Health in Rome

D

Health Grade D

Healthier than 10% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

10worse than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Uhhs Memorial Hospital of GenevaGeneva · 14.1 mi · ER · rural critical access
Andover Primary CareAndover · 14.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 44085, 44084, 44076 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Rome →

Natural hazards in Rome

25
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 25% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Rome →

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Rome has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 90 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

37° / 21°Winter
58° / 36°Spring
80° / 58°Summer
62° / 42°Fall
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Nearest: Rock Creek Public LibraryRock Creek · 3.4 miles · 51 hrs a week

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