About Rome
Set in the southeastern part of Iowa, Rome is a tiny community, home to 112 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Rome holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.12 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 933 residents per square mile.
📰 Rome News Today
- Major leagues return to Iowa corn for tribute to iconic film PressReader · Aug 15
- Beyond a classroom of four walls Inside Iowa State · Feb 23
- Two injured in crash on Highway 34 near Rome in Henry County WQAD · Apr 24
- 'Decimate' means much more today than it did in ancient Rome Iowa Public Radio · May 1
- Back from Rome: Design students share projects from abroad Iowa State Daily · Mar 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Rome Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Rome — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.12 sq mi.
- Positioned in southeastern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Rome
- Rome Lunchbox — american
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Rome
- O'Laughlin Recreation-Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIowa
TypeCity
Population (2024)112
Rank in state#801 of 940
Land area0.12 sq mi
Density933/sq mi
Coordinates40.9822, -91.6812