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Why visit Rome City
Townapedia lists 2 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include The Way College of Biblical Research – Indiana Campus.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in Rome City
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Rome City
Rome City is a town in Orange Township, Noble County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. As of the 2020 census, Rome City had a population of 1,322.
From the Wikipedia article Rome City, Indiana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
The Way College of Biblical Research – Indiana Campus
School · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes3
Churches and places of worship1
Our Lady, Patroness of America Center - Oratory of the Holy Family
Place of worship · 1.2 mi
2730 East Northport Road
History
Rome City was laid out in 1839. A post office has been in operation at the town since 1868.
From the History section of Rome City, Indiana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Map of Rome City
15 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 16°F | 2.7 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 18°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 27°F | 2.5 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 38°F | 3.6 in |
| May | 70°F | 49°F | 4.3 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 62°F | 3.4 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 60°F | 4.2 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 53°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 42°F | 3.4 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 31°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 23°F | 2.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lagrange (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Noble County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-03: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-04-22: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2009-04-22: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-01-30: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Tri-State Steuben County Airport (ANQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Kendallville 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Howe 16 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Auburn 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- Huntertown 21 mi southeast, about 34 min by car
- Sturgis 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Goshen 25 mi west, about 40 min by car
- Grabill 28 mi southeast, about 45 min by car
- Fort Wayne 30 mi south, about 48 min by car
- Warsaw 30 mi southwest, about 49 min by car
- Elkhart 34 mi northwest, about 55 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Rome City, Indiana, Chris Flook, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rome City town hall, Elli, CC0
- Sylvan Lake, Indiana (frozen), Elli, CC0
- Cabin in Wildflower Woods, Nyttend, Public domain
- Wawaka community park, Elli, CC0
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