At a Glance
Median Income
$37,031
$31,487 per capita
Home Value
$312,100
Zillow: $466,336
Median Rent
$1,078/mo
40.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
218/100K
4,139/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.9%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.3%
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
330 sunny days/yr
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?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jerome residents earn a median household income of $37,031 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,487. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,444 business establishments, including 612 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jerome is $312,100 , 11% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $466,336. Median rent is $1,078/month, with 40.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Jerome reports 218 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,139/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.9% of adults in Jerome hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(17% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jerome has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population329
Median Age58.2 yrs
Density416/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$37,031
Per Capita$31,487
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$12,137M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
D
Home Value$312,100
Rent$1,078
Ownership56.9%
Zillow$466,336
Housing Units322
Rent Burden40.8%
Crime
F
Violent218/100K
Property4,139/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault218/100K
Burglary1,525/100K
Health
Obesity28.3%
Diabetes7.8%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,160/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain17.7 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation4,600 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute16 min
Broadband79.9%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries24
Did You Know?
Jerome was founded in 1899.
The median home in Jerome was built in 1938.
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
28.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 612 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.
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