The Town FilesRome City, Indiana
Town in Noble County · population 1,322 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $265,900
- Household income
- $71,016
- Jan low / Jul high
- 17° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 32 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 53.8
Rome City is a town of 1,322 people in Noble County, Indiana. The median home is worth $265,900, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks better for a vacation home than 96% of Indiana towns, quieter than 77% of Indiana towns, hipper than 75% of Indiana towns.
How Rome City ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Rome City is worth $265,900, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $71,016, which is more affordable than 6% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $869 a month. 81.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Rome City | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $265,900 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $869 | $888 |
| Median household income | $71,016 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 81.8% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1964 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 29.9% | — |
Who lives in Rome City
| People | Rome City | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.8 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 35.1% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 15.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.4% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 10.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.5% | — |
| Work from home | 9.1% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 30.9 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Rome City
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 16.5°F. About 38.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 31.6 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 140 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rome City since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 3, 1974 about 7.0 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 118 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 7, 2024.
Severe weather in Noble County since 1996
Noble County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
| April 22, 2014 | Severe Storm | DR-4173: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| April 22, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1832: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Noble County
Noble County had 16,814 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,507 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Rome City itself the ACS puts it at 4.9%.
Public schools in Rome City
1 public school with 194 students, about 13.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rome City Elementary School | PK-5 | 194 | 13.9 |
Towns near Rome City
- Wolcottville, IN2.5 mi · 1,004 people · home $95,800
- Kendallville, IN6.1 mi · 10,271 people · home $133,200
- Albion, IN7.1 mi · 2,222 people · home $142,700
- Topeka, IN10.4 mi · 1,206 people · home $141,700
- Avilla, IN10.9 mi · 2,438 people · home $210,200
- Lagrange, IN11.4 mi · 2,715 people · home $150,100
- Ligonier, IN12.4 mi · 4,568 people · home $110,000
- Hudson, IN14.5 mi · 585 people · home $100,000
Rome City questions
Is Rome City, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Rome City scores better for retirees than 70% of Indiana towns and quieter than 77%. 35.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.8).
How much does a house cost in Rome City?
The median owner-occupied home in Rome City is valued at $265,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,016, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $869 a month.
What is the weather like in Rome City?
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 16.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.5 inches of precipitation a year and 31.6 inches of snow.
Does Rome City get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Rome City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 3, 1974. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)