Arkansas
Jerome is a small town in Arkansas with a population of 57. Residents earn $130,938 per year, which is 74% above the national average.
Based on current data, Jerome receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing. Jerome offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Jerome is $130,938, which is significantly higher than the national average — 74% above $75,149. This places Jerome among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Jerome is $9,999, 96% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.9/10.
Jerome enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 87.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.1% |
| 10% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $130,938 |
| 74% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,765 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $835 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,531 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 350 |
| County GDP | $372M |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Healthcare | 30 |
| Retail | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,067 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 20.67% |
| Commute Time | 30.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 58.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $9,999 |
| 96% below US avg |
| Studio | $700 |
| 1 Bedroom | $751 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $944 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,239 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,406 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,067 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 20.67% |
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 60.4 inches |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 130 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 317/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3972°N, 91.4705°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 05017 |
Winner: Democrat by 4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.2% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.91 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 317/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 20.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 30 |
| Restaurants | 15 |
| Retail Stores | 44 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 30.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 58.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |