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Rome

A township of 262 people in Davison County, South Dakota
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Outdoors in Rome

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Conserved land10%2,380 of 22,810 acres
Trails1.8 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves0named on the map

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Work & commute in Rome

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Most working residents leave Rome for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Mitchell (48%), Sioux Falls (9%) and Ethan (5%). Half commute less than 14 miles.

Mitchell
48%
Sioux Falls
9%
Ethan
5%
Mount Vernon
3%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Rome →

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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Nothing stands out: Rome tracks South Dakota closely.

Care nearby

Avera Queen of PeaceMitchell · 11.5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Access Health - MitchellMitchell · 9.8 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 57334, 57331 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Rome →

Natural hazards in Rome

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Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 49% of U.S. communities.

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

Climate in Rome

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Rome has cold, snowy winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 8°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

31° / 11°Winter
58° / 35°Spring
84° / 60°Summer
61° / 37°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Rome →

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Nearest: Parkston Public LibraryParkston · 10.9 miles · 47 hrs a week
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South Dakota · SD · Davison CountyTown boundary on OpenStreetMap →

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