Jerome, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan · City

3.4 Good / 5.0
1,910 Population
$55,777 Median Income
$116,700 Home Value
$954 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
485 Violent Crime / 100K
34.6 yrs Median Age
32.1% Bachelor's Degree+
3.4
Overall
4.0
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
3.6
Education

People

Population1,910
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density4,152/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 89.0%

Economy

4.0/5
Median Income$55,777
Per Capita Income$33,995
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty Rate6.8%
County GDP$15,669M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$116,700
Zillow Value$156,678
Median Rent$954
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,063

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes11.2%
Depression23.7%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime485/100K
Property Crime2,364/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Jan / Jul27° / 76°
Rain40 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

3.6/5
Bachelor's+32.1%
High School+98.5%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.34
Libraries (County)13

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute17 min
Work From Home8.1%
BroadbandN/A

How Jerome Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$55,777
Home Value$116,700
Median Rent$954
Poverty Rate6.8%
Bachelor's Degree+32.1%
Unemployment2.0%
Violent Crime484.9 /100K
Avg Temperature52.9°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,910
Population Density4,152 per sq mi
Median Age34.6 years
Male43.9%
Female56.1%
Male 43.9%
Female 56.1%

Race & Ethnicity

White 89% Black 3.8% Hispanic 0.1% Other 7.1%
White89.0%
Black or African American3.8%
Hispanic or Latino0.1%
Asian0.0%
Other Races7.1%

Language

English Only95.1%
Spanish Speakers4.9%
English 95.1% Spanish 4.9%

Social Characteristics

Disability14.3%
Health Insurance95.3%

Income

26% below avg
Median Household Income$55,777
Per Capita Income$33,995
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,334
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$83,001

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.0%
Poverty Rate6.8%
Total Establishments (County)4,970
County GDP$15,669M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation544
Healthcare Facilities489
Retail Stores672
Manufacturing92
Total Establishments4,970

Industry Mix

Restaurants 544 Healthcare 489 Retail 672 Manufacturing 92

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$83,001
Avg Property Tax Paid$7,281

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time16.7 min
Work From Home8.1%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

59% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$116,700
Zillow Home Value Index$156,678

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Price Per Sq Ft$104
Homes Sold (month)3
Sale-to-List Ratio97.9%
Price Drops0.0%
Active Inventory1

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied69.3%

Rental Costs

18% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$954

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedroom$1,063
3 Bedroom$1,370
4 Bedroom$1,561

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$7,281
Effective Tax Rate (est.)6.24%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes11.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure34.0%
Asthma11.2%
COPD7.8%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.8%
Physical Inactivity24.2%
Depression23.7%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)14.0%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage95.3%
Regular Checkup76.7%
Premature Death Rate8,880 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.3 / 10
Exercise Access87.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)489
Restaurants (County)544

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime484.9 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery60.6 /100K
Aggravated Assault424.2 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,363.6 /100K
Burglary606.1 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,757.6 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)30

Temperature

27°F Jan 76°F Jul
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Average52.9°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation40.5 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation603 ft (184 m)
Land Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density4,152 per sq mi
Latitude39.7678°
Longitude-89.6784°
County FIPS17167

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.6%
D 46.6%

Republican +5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.1%
High School+98.5%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.34

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — Counties in metro areas under 250K
Population Density4,152 per sq mi
Land Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)13

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)30

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