Photo: Chris Flook · CC BY-SA 4.0On CDC estimates, Rome City is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns
Rome City differs from Indiana on 12 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 11 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Rome City. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Rome City
COPD, heart disease and stroke run high in Rome City
1 in 8 adults have COPD (11.9%), vs 8.1% across Indiana. 1 in 11 adults have heart disease (9.5%), vs 6.8% across Indiana. Stroke is also above the state: 4.7%, vs 3.5% across Indiana. In all, Rome City runs above Indiana on seven of 11 chronic conditions. Age is part of it: 35% of residents are 65 or older (Indiana 17%), and COPD, heart disease and stroke are more common later in life. Conditions ↓
In Rome City, insurance isn’t the gap
Only 8.8% of working-age adults are uninsured (Indiana 8.9%), yet 24.9% say their health is fair or poor, vs 20.6% across the state. Checkups ↓
Rome City is short on primary care and mental health care
Rome City’s county is a federal shortage area for primary care and mental health care, meaning too few providers for the people who live there. Getting care ↓
More high blood pressure in Rome City, and more people treating it
43.7% of adults have high blood pressure (Indiana 37.8%), but 81.3% of them take medicine for it, vs 77.4% statewide. Checkups ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Indiana figure falls outside Rome City’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Rome City’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rome City is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns. Mental distress holds the grade up (fewer adults with frequent mental distress than 37% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 8%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Rome City’s median household income is $71,016; among the 10,599 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($53K–$89K), it’s healthier than 8%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Where Rome City compares well: taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure), 81.3% (U.S. 76.5%).
Out of every 100 Rome City adults…
Rome City runs above IN on 9 of 12 conditions. Tap one to see it as people.
Rome City is an older town: 35% of residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Indiana. Heart disease, COPD and arthritis rise with age, so higher rates here say as much about who lives in Rome City as about how healthy they are.
Keeping up with care
Share of Rome City adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Indiana.
Care in and near Rome City
No hospital or community health center in Rome City itself. These are the nearest.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Rome City; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Indiana
Share of adults, with the Indiana figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 1 park or preserve
How Rome City adults are doing
About the same as Indiana on each measure.
3 in 10 Rome City adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
9.4% of Rome City adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.6% across Indiana.
Rome City and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rome City | D | 41.1% | 16.4% | 19.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Rome City adults live with a disability (Indiana 31.1%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Rome City
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Rome City is better than Indiana on 1 and worse on 11; on the rest, the Indiana figure falls inside Rome City’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Rome City | IN | U.S. | vs IN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 24.9%20.9–29.4 | 20.6% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.1%14.8–19.8 | 13.8% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 17.8%15.7–20.2 | 17.6% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 41.1%33.9–48.8 | 38.4% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 16.4%14.1–18.9 | 13% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 43.7%39.4–48.1 | 37.8% | 34.4% | Worse |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 43.2%39–47.7 | 37.8% | 37.1% | Worse |
| Arthritis | 35.3%31.7–39.2 | 28.3% | 25.3% | Worse |
| Asthma | 11.7%10.4–13.2 | 11.2% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 10.8%9.6–12 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Coronary heart disease | 9.5%8.2–10.8 | 6.8% | 6.4% | Worse |
| COPD | 11.9%9.8–14.1 | 8.1% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 4.7%4–5.3 | 3.5% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 20%16.8–23.4 | 15.4% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 19.1%15.7–22.9 | 15.7% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 29.7%24.6–35.5 | 24.9% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 14.4%11.9–17.3 | 16.6% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 35.7%29.7–41.9 | 37.1% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 8.8%6.5–11.1 | 8.9% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 81.6%78.4–84.7 | 79.7% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 59.5%55.9–63 | 61.2% | 63.2% | About the same |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 86.9%84.8–89 | 85.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 81.3%78.5–83.7 | 77.4% | 76.5% | Better |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 68%63–72.7 | 66.3% | 65.5% | About the same |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 69.7%61.3–77.2 | 76.4% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 25.1%21.7–29.1 | 25.1% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 30.3%25.3–35.4 | 32.8% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 22.3%18.4–26.1 | 23.2% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.2%11.8–18.8 | 14.7% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.4%8.3–12.6 | 11.2% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 7.9%6.5–9.3 | 8.4% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 7.7%6.3–9.2 | 7.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 9.4%7.1–11.9 | 8.6% | 11.6% | About the same |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 36.8%31.6–42.4 | 31.1% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 19.1%16–22.5 | 14.2% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 16.5%14.1–19.3 | 15% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 9.5%8.3–10.8 | 7.1% | 6.7% | Higher |
| Vision difficulty | 6%5.1–7 | 5% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 9.8%8.3–11.6 | 8.1% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 4.9%4.1–5.8 | 3.7% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Indiana figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Rome City
Is Rome City a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Rome City is healthier than 13% of U.S. towns: ≈ D for health. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 8%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Rome City?
CDC estimates 41.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 33.9% and 48.8%, against 38.4% across Indiana and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Rome City?
Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville, 4.3 miles in a straight line from Rome City’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 3 of 5 stars.
How many people in Rome City have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 8.8% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 6.5–11.1%), against 8.9% across Indiana.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Rome City more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Rome City.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Indiana figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.