At a Glance
Median Income
$65,343
$27,666 per capita
Home Value
$214,900
Zillow: $393,311
Median Rent
$900/mo
23.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
352/100K
1,317/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
66.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
12.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
302 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+
2.8 / 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 $65,343 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,666. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 941 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jerome is $214,900 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $393,311. Median rent is $900/month, with 23.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Jerome reports 352 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,317/100K. The murder rate is 8.4/100K.
Education
9.7% of adults in Jerome hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
66.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jerome has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population12,689
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density2,242/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,343
Per Capita$27,666
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty12.9%
County GDP$2,004M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
A+
Home Value$214,900
Rent$900
Ownership72.2%
Zillow$393,311
Housing Units4,174
Rent Burden23.1%
Crime
F
Violent352/100K
Property1,317/100K
Murder8.4/100K
Assault201/100K
Burglary252/100K
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death8,175/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain10.5 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation3,763 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+66.9%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband85.3%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Jerome was founded in 1907.
The median home in Jerome was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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