At a Glance
Median Income
$130,938
$32,765 per capita
Home Value
$9,999
Zillow: $54,859
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.0%
18.6% smoking rate
How Jerome Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jerome's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jerome a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jerome residents earn a median household income of $130,938 , which is 74% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,765. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 350 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jerome is $9,999 , 96% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $54,859. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
12.2% of adults in Jerome hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jerome has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population57
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density317/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born7.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$130,938
Per Capita$32,765
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$372M
Avg Weekly Wage$835
Housing
A+
Home Value$9,999
Rent
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$54,859
Housing Units32
Rent Burden29.1%
Health
Obesity50.0%
Diabetes17.2%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death16,985/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain56.4 in/yr
Elevation130 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Jerome was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (60 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.556 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.