Rome Iowa Map

About Rome, Iowa

Rome is a locality in Henry County, Iowa, United States. It is a small community with a population of 79. The population density is 109.4 people per km². Rome is located at 40.9814°N, 91.6824°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 52641.

Rome lies cradled by the rolling contours of Henry County, a landscape where the earth breathes in generous swells of fertile soil, punctuated by the darker green of distant tree lines. It lies 38.1 miles east of Ottumwa, IA (from Ottumwa, IA: bearing 94°T), and is situated 6.6 miles west of Mount Pleasant. The sky here is a vast, ever-shifting canvas, particularly at dusk when the fading light washes over the fields in hues of amber and rose, lending a fleeting, almost ethereal beauty to the everyday. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean scent of damp earth and ripening corn, a perfume that speaks of the land’s enduring bounty and the quiet diligence of those who work it. Here, the days unfold with a steady, unhurried cadence, mirroring the slow, deliberate growth of the crops that define the horizon. The history of Rome is intrinsically tied to the agricultural heartland of Iowa, a legacy shaped by settlers who saw in these broad, open spaces the promise of a new beginning. Early endeavors revolved around the cultivation of the rich prairie soil, a foundation that continues to sustain the local economy through farming and related industries, with corn and soybeans standing as stoic sentinels of prosperity. Though not a hub of grand monuments, Rome possesses its own quiet landmarks, the weathered barns and historic farmsteads that dot the landscape, each a silent chronicle of generations who have tilled this ground. The community’s character is forged in this persistent connection to the land, a deep-rooted understanding of cycles and seasons that imbues daily life with a sense of enduring purpose and quiet resilience.

About This Rome Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Rome, Iowa with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Rome and Henry County.

Detailed location data for Rome includes the ZIP code (52642), telephone area code (712), county seat of Henry County (Mount Pleasant), and school district assignment (Mount Pleasant Community School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Rome is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.