Rome Illinois Map

About Rome, Illinois

Rome is a locality in Peoria County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,604. The population density is 322.1 people per km². Rome is located at 40.8755°N, 89.5142°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP codes: 61523, 61562.

Rome occupies a distinct position upon the flat, expansive plains of the Midwest, where the horizon remains wide and unobstructed. It lies 13.4 miles north-northwest of Washington, IL (from Washington, IL: bearing 338°T), and is situated 2.8 miles south-southwest of Chillicothe. The landscape surrounding Rome is defined by the steady presence of Upper Peoria Lake, which stretches out to meet the sky, while the Illinois River traces a quiet, persistent path through the low-lying terrain only a mile away. To the north, the terrain dips into the quiet seclusion of Hicks Hollow, offering a sharp contrast to the open fields that define the immediate area. The air here holds a particular clarity, especially at dusk, when the light turns a soft, pale gold and flattens the shadows across the Big And Little Gotch Fields. Beyond these immediate boundaries, the dense canopy of the Spring Branch State Conservation Area provides a darker, more sheltered character to the regional geography, grounding the otherwise vast expanse of the prairie.

Agriculture and the rhythms of the river have long dictated the pace of life in Rome, shaping a local economy that remains deeply tethered to the productivity of the soil. While the seasonal cycles of planting and harvest dominate the view, the presence of the Illinois River has historically facilitated a steady, if modest, flow of transit and trade through the region. The people of Rome maintain a deliberate, measured approach to their days, influenced by the heavy silence of the plains and the seasonal shifts of the water. Even with the influence of larger regional centers nearby, Rome retains a quiet, independent character, marked by the simple, functional architecture of a place built for endurance rather than display. The land remains the primary architect of the local experience, a silent partner in the slow, persistent work of those who make their lives in the shadow of the riverbank.

About This Rome Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Rome, Illinois. Coordinates: 40.875543, -89.514218. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for Rome includes the ZIP code (61523, 61562), telephone area code (815), county seat of Peoria County (Peoria), and school district assignment (Illinois Valley Central Unit School District 321).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.