City safety & data profile

RomeNY

Rome, NY is a 33K-resident city in Oneida County with a median household income of $59,925.

Oneida County, New York. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Rome, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Rome has a population larger than 66% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $154,400, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

33K
Population
Top 34%
By size
$59,925
Median income
$154,400
Median home
18.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Rome

Rome posts a median household income higher than 22% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Rome area.

Top 78%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Rome

Where Rome income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$59,925 Bottom 22% higher than 22% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NY $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Rome, NY beyond the headline numbers

Rome sits inside Oneida County, New York, at roughly 43.21°N, -75.46°W. Population 32,573, $59,925 median household income. Median home value $154,400, median rent $909. Poverty rate 18.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Rome's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 40.5%, then obesity at 38.9%. 1 hospital in/around Rome, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Rome from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
32,573
Rome
Median Income
$59,925
-12% vs avg
Median Home Value
$154,400
-32% vs avg
Median Age
40.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Oneida County) - Rome's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
229K-2%
Median Income
$70,154+44%
Median Home Value
$182,600+65%
Poverty Rate
15.5%-3%
Unemployment
4.6%-41%

Economics

Economics indicators for Rome, NY
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$909/mo
Poverty Rate
18.1% +27% vs avg
Unemployment 5.9%
Bachelor's Degree+ 20.8%
Work From Home 12.8%
Public Transit 1%

Population

White 83.1%
African American 4.5%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
40.5%
Obesity
38.9%
High Blood Pressure
38.1%
Physical Inactivity
31.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.4%
Current Smoking
17.9%
Binge Drinking
16.9%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.8%
Diabetes
12.7%
Current Asthma
11.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 57.2%
Annual Checkup 79.7%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.8%
Stroke
4.2%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
0
★★★★
0
★★★
0
★★
1
0
Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
ROME MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, INC
ROME · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Rome, NY?
Rome, NY has a population of 32,573 people, located in Oneida County, New York.
What is the median household income in Rome?
The median household income in Rome, NY is $59,925 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 18.1%.
What is the median home value in Rome?
The median home value in Rome, NY is $154,400. Median rent is $909/month.
What are the top health concerns in Rome?
The top health indicators in Rome include Short Sleep Duration (40.5%), Obesity (38.9%), High Blood Pressure (38.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Rome?
Rome has 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Rome?
The median age in Rome, NY is 40.7 years. 20.8% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Rome, NY is located in Oneida County, New York. With a population of 33K and a $59,925 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Rome area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

Nearby Cities 8

Using Rome's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Oneida County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.