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Rome

A township of 82 people in Deuel County, South Dakota
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Outdoors in Rome

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Conserved land30%6,940 of 22,841 acres
Trails3.2 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves2named on the map

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Health in Rome

Compared with South Dakota

≈Just like South Dakota

No difference on any of 26 measures is outside the margin of error.

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What stands out

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Care nearby

Sanford Clear Lake Medical CenterClear Lake · 11.2 mi · ER · rural critical access
Access Health - BrookingsBrookings · 42.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 57265, 57238 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Rome →

Natural hazards in Rome

36
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 36% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Rome →
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