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Rome, WI

Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Wisconsin.

Population

620

Land area

3.7sq mi

People per sq mi

167

ZIP codes

0

Rome and its ZIP codes

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Rome at a glance

  • Rome is 53% denser than Wisconsin as a whole.
  • The median household income is $92,083, 19% above the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $326,200 (22% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,047 a month.

Local data for Rome, WI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Rome, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$92,083

Poverty rate

4.7%

Median home value

$326,200

Median rent

$1,047/mo

Homeownership

84.3%

Bachelor's or higher

35.1%

Median age

41.2

Average commute

45.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (391), Irish Americans (93), Norwegian Americans (81).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Rome.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.8%

Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$56,423

33,413 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$60,938

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$543M

FY 2026, $6,393 per person

Jefferson County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Rome, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone90.3%
  • Carpooled4.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.6%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home4.8%

Average one-way commute: 45.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Rome, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

967

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

153

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 11°F

37.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Rome, WI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.2%

U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts

Diabetes

10.9%

U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts

Smoking

13.9%

U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.5%

U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts

Cities near Rome

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
SullivanVillage2.9 mi1.1
HelenvilleCensus-designated place3.7 mi0.6
HebronCensus-designated place5 mi2.5
PalmyraVillage7.9 mi2.3
SummitVillage8.2 mi20.7
DousmanVillage8.7 mi3
JeffersonCity8.7 mi5.8
Johnson CreekVillage9.3 mi3
OconomowocCity10 mi11.8
IxoniaCensus-designated place11 mi3.6
Fort AtkinsonCity11 mi5.8
EagleVillage11 mi1.4
WhitewaterCity11 mi8.8
Lac La BelleVillage12 mi1.1
Oconomowoc LakeVillage12 mi1.9
North PrairieVillage12 mi2.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Rome, WI in?
Rome is in Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
What is the population of Rome, WI?
About 620 people live in Rome, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Rome?
Nearby places include Sullivan (2.9 mi), Helenville (3.7 mi), Hebron (5 mi), Palmyra (7.9 mi), Summit (8.2 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023