At a Glance
Median Income
$11,550
$13,634 per capita
Violent Crime
66/100K
3,116/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
43.2% high school+
Unemployment
20.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
301 sunny days/yr
How Jerusalem Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jerusalem's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jerusalem a Good Place to Live?
D
1.6 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jerusalem residents earn a median household income of $11,550 , which is 85% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,634. The unemployment rate stands at 20.5% (469% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 499 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Jerusalem reports 66 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,116/100K.
Education
9.1% of adults in Jerusalem hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
43.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jerusalem has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population44
Median Age78.1 yrs
Density33/mi²
Male / Female86% / 14%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans44.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$11,550
Per Capita$13,634
Unemployment20.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,016M
Avg Weekly Wage$954
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$185,279
Housing Units50
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent66/100K
Property3,116/100K
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death12,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain51.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation736 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+43.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Broadband31.0%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Jerusalem was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Bill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
66.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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