At a Glance
Median Income
$55,777
$33,995 per capita
Home Value
$116,700
Zillow: $156,678
Median Rent
$954/mo
23.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
485/100K
2,364/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.1%
98.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 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?
B
3.4 / 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 $55,777 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,995. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,970 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jerome is $116,700 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $156,678. Median rent is $954/month, with 23.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Safety & Crime
Jerome reports 485 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 28% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,364/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.1% of adults in Jerome hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
98.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jerome has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population1,910
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density4,152/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$55,777
Per Capita$33,995
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$15,669M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,334
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,700
Rent$954
Ownership69.3%
Zillow$156,678
Housing Units1,113
Rent Burden23.3%
Crime
F
Violent485/100K
Property2,364/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault424/100K
Burglary606/100K
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,880/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation603 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.1%
High School+98.5%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute17 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Jerome was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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