At a Glance
Median Income
$58,986
$39,143 per capita
Violent Crime
0/100K
520/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.2%
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 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 $58,986 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,143. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,304 business establishments, including 299 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Jerome reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 520/100K.
Education
31.2% of adults in Jerome hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jerome has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population645
Median Age53.1 yrs
Density248/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans24.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,986
Per Capita$39,143
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,208M
Avg Weekly Wage$958
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership93.4%
Zillow$192,028
Housing Units374
Rent Burden27.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property520/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,679/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,848 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.2%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute19 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Jerome was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Arnold Palmer Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 299 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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