Jerome, PA
Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Cambria County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
645
Population
248/sq mi density
$58,986
Median Income
$39,143 per capita
49°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$58,986 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Jerome experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 64.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,848 ft (563 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 248/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2135°N, 78.9809°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cambria County County |
| Nearest Airport | Arnold Palmer Regional (LBE) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 73.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0427 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 9.3 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.77 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.27 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.7 in |
Jerome has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 26°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.6").