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Is Jerome a Good Place to Live? Jerome, Idaho: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Jerome ranks #983 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #175 of 234 towns and #19 of 20 in Idaho. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+1%, #31 of 151), and trails on low graduation rates (74%, #149 of 153).
Jerome by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Jerome's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Jerome?
Jerome's cost of living index is 92.1, 8% below the US level of 100 and #324 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $947/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $407,761, 15% below the typical Idaho home ($478,744).
| Measure | Jerome | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 94.3 · US 100 | 92.1#324 of 1,308 | 95.5 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $325,401 · US $368,697 | $407,761#644 of 1,187 | $478,744 | $325,401 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,583/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,900/mo#656 of 1,115 | — | $1,583/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $225,400#315 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $947/mo#148 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 3.4x#338 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 17%#155 of 1,309 | — | 19.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Idaho is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Jerome housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Jerome is in the Twin Falls, ID metro.
Idaho housing market →Is Jerome safe?
Jerome recorded 356 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 8% above the US rate of 328 and 64% above Idaho's 217. That ranks #648 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #109 of 146 towns, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Jerome Police Department. Property crime runs 414 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Jerome | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 220 · US 328 | 356#648 of 1,085 | 217 | 220 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,379 · US 1,548 | 414#10 of 1,085 | 605 | 1,379 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Idaho is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Jerome?
The median household in Jerome earns $66,894, 20% below the US figure of $83,163 and 18% below Idaho ($81,166). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Jerome | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $66,894#882 of 1,312 | $81,166 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 11.2%#585 of 1,312 | — | 11.4% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size 0% · US +0.5% | +1%#233 of 1,132 | +1.4% | 0% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Idaho is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Jerome?
The median resident of Jerome is 30.9 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 11% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1299 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 73.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Jerome | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 30.9 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 11%#1299 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 73.2% | 65.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Jerome's schools and health?
Jerome's 6 public schools graduate 74% of students in four years (Idaho 79.9%), with 19.2 students per teacher and $8,880 spent per pupil. 36.8% of adults are obese and 12.2% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Jerome | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 87% | 74%#995 of 1,063 | 79.9% | 87% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.1 | 19.2#906 of 1,188 | — | 14.1 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,825 | $8,880#1184 of 1,188 | — | $14,825 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 36.8%#929 of 1,311 | — | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 12.2%#822 of 1,311 | — | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 18.7%#992 of 1,311 | — | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 24%#1256 of 1,311 | — | 8.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Idaho is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 4,163 students are enrolled in Jerome's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Jerome?
The average commute in Jerome is 22 minutes (Idaho 22.2); 0.1% of workers take transit and 4.7% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Jerome scores 9.6 of 20 (below average walkable), #729 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 70.5°F and winters 30.6°F, with 9.9 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Jerome | IdahoID | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 22 min#505 of 1,312 | 22.2 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 5.3%#614 of 1,312 | 5.6% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 80.4% | 72.9% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 0% | 2.6% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 4.7% | 12.7% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 9.6#729 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Idaho is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35.7 | 22.5 | 1.2 |
| Feb | 41.4 | 25.2 | 0.7 |
| Mar | 52.6 | 31.7 | 1.1 |
| Apr | 59.9 | 36.3 | 1.1 |
| May | 69.5 | 44.2 | 1.4 |
| Jun | 79.3 | 51.3 | 0.6 |
| Jul | 89.6 | 58.7 | 0.1 |
| Aug | 87.6 | 56.5 | 0.3 |
| Sep | 77.5 | 48.9 | 0.3 |
| Oct | 62.8 | 38.7 | 0.8 |
| Nov | 47.7 | 29.1 | 1 |
| Dec | 36 | 22.5 | 1.3 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Jerome Co Airport.
| Measure | Jerome | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 50.2°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 70.5°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 30.6°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 9.9 in | 36.5 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Jerome Co Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Jerome?
The EPA has no air-quality monitor in Jerome's county, so we have no air reading for it. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Jerome County's biggest natural hazard losses in wildfire, earthquake, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.08% of building value, lower than 95% of US counties.
| Measure | Jerome | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.08%#78 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Jerome County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Jerome County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 0.018% | 89% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0048% | 65% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.049% | 10% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Jerome compare with similar-size cities?
Jerome is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #175 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 12,930.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerome, IDPop. 12,930 | #983 | 50.4 | $66,894 | $947/mo | 356 | 22 min |
| South Charleston, WVPop. 13,457 | #1255 | 42.1 | $63,884 | $844/mo | 446 | 19.3 min |
| Claremont, NHPop. 13,078 | #561 | 57.2 | $59,096 | $1,146/mo | 183 | 24.3 min |
| Las Vegas, NMPop. 13,000 | #1293 | 38.0 | $45,125 | $792/mo | 786 | 16.8 min |
| Spearfish, SDPop. 12,930 | #693 | 55.1 | $65,688 | $963/mo | 232 | 16.3 min |
| Milford, DEPop. 12,803 | #896 | 51.9 | $59,464 | $1,260/mo | 464 | 23.3 min |
| Valley Falls, RIPop. 12,657 | #515 | 57.9 | $92,901 | $1,362/mo | no data | 23.3 min |
| Beatrice, NEPop. 12,225 | #916 | 51.5 | $57,264 | $758/mo | 73 | 15.6 min |
| College, AKPop. 11,924 | #823 | 52.9 | $83,895 | $1,454/mo | no data | 16 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Jerome compare with the rest of Idaho?
Jerome ranks #19 of the 20 Idaho cities we track, with a score of 50.4 against Idaho's statewide 78.4. Its households earn 18% below the Idaho median. Violent crime is 64% above the statewide rate. Homes are 15% below the typical Idaho home.
| City | Rank in ID | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian, IDPop. 130,138 | #1 | 64.7 | $100,795 | $1,805/mo | 137 |
| Boise, IDPop. 237,242 | #2 | 64.4 | $83,904 | $1,446/mo | 289 |
| Eagle, IDPop. 32,855 | #3 | 62.6 | $122,894 | $1,765/mo | no data |
| Star, IDPop. 14,745 | #4 | 60.5 | $97,936 | $1,924/mo | no data |
| Moscow, IDPop. 26,286 | #5 | 60.3 | $57,022 | $927/mo | 37 |
| Coeur d'Alene, IDPop. 56,447 | #6 | 59.9 | $72,338 | $1,468/mo | 235 |
| Kuna, IDPop. 27,158 | #7 | 59.9 | $96,219 | $1,774/mo | no data |
| Idaho Falls, IDPop. 67,725 | #8 | 59.0 | $73,110 | $1,075/mo | 301 |
| Nampa, IDPop. 110,319 | #9 | 58.6 | $74,279 | $1,420/mo | 310 |
| Lewiston, IDPop. 34,651 | #10 | 58.3 | $72,197 | $1,027/mo | 175 |
| Post Falls, IDPop. 43,391 | #11 | 58.0 | $82,183 | $1,469/mo | 168 |
| Caldwell, IDPop. 66,516 | #12 | 57.3 | $73,058 | $1,264/mo | 482 |
| Twin Falls, IDPop. 54,164 | #13 | 56.3 | $61,205 | $1,082/mo | 359 |
| Chubbuck, IDPop. 16,126 | #14 | 56.3 | $82,977 | $1,048/mo | 280 |
| Hayden, IDPop. 16,338 | #15 | 55.9 | $82,958 | $1,733/mo | no data |
| Pocatello, IDPop. 57,635 | #16 | 55.1 | $60,418 | $948/mo | 331 |
| Rexburg, IDPop. 40,543 | #17 | 54.9 | $50,617 | $1,004/mo | 49 |
| Ammon, IDPop. 19,064 | #18 | 52.2 | $86,121 | $1,372/mo | no data |
| Jerome, IDPop. 12,930 | #19 | 50.4 | $66,894 | $947/mo | 356 |
| Mountain Home, IDPop. 16,493 | #20 | 48.0 | $63,125 | $1,155/mo | 193 |
All 20 Idaho cities we track, by overall score. Idaho statewide: median income $81,166, violent crime 217.3 per 100,000.
How is Jerome's score calculated?
Jerome scores 50.4 out of 100, #983 of 1,312 (grade C, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Idaho's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Jerome. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 41.9.
27.7 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Jerome's police agency. Similar-size median 81.4.
80.7 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Jerome. Similar-size median 56.5.
45.8 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Jerome's public schools. Similar-size median 62.6.
27.5 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Jerome's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
81.4 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Jerome. Similar-size median 50.8.
48.7 - GrowthCity data, some inputs missing · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Jerome. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 35.2.
42.9 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Jerome. Similar-size median 48.3.
38.7 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Jerome's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
45.3 - EnvironmentCity data, some inputs missing · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 59.2.
95.3 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Jerome's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 234 places under 25,000 people we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Jerome has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Jerome
Is Jerome, ID a good place to live?
Jerome ranks #983 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #175 of 234 towns and #19 of 20 in Idaho. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+1%, #31 of 151), and trails on low graduation rates (74%, #149 of 153).
What is the cost of living in Jerome?
Jerome's cost of living index is 92.1, 8% below the US level of 100 and #324 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $947/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $407,761, 15% below the typical Idaho home ($478,744).
What is the crime rate in Jerome?
Jerome recorded 356 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 8% above the US rate of 328 and 64% above Idaho's 217. That ranks #648 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #109 of 146 towns, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Jerome Police Department. Property crime runs 414 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Jerome?
The median household in Jerome earns $66,894, 20% below the US figure of $83,163 and 18% below Idaho ($81,166). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Jerome?
Median rent in Jerome is $947/mo (Census), #148 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,900/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 17% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Jerome?
The typical home value in Jerome is $407,761, up 3.5% in a year, against $478,744 for Idaho and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $225,400.
How are the public schools in Jerome?
Jerome's 6 public schools graduate 74% of students in four years (Idaho 79.9%), with 19.2 students per teacher and $8,880 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Jerome?
The average commute is 22 minutes, #505 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 22.2 minutes across Idaho. 5.3% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Jerome?
Jerome averages 50.2°F over the year, 70.5°F in summer and 30.6°F in winter, with 9.9 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Jerome walkable?
Jerome scores 9.6 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #729 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Jerome at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Jerome County's biggest natural hazard losses in wildfire, earthquake, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.08% of building value, lower than 95% of US counties.
Who lives in Jerome?
Jerome has 12,930 residents. The median resident of Jerome is 30.9 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 11% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1299 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 73.2% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Jerome compare with the rest of Idaho?
Jerome ranks #19 of the 20 Idaho cities we track, with a score of 50.4 against Idaho's statewide 78.4. Its households earn 18% below the Idaho median. Violent crime is 64% above the statewide rate. Homes are 15% below the typical Idaho home.
What cities are similar in size to Jerome?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Jerome's population of 12,930 are South Charleston, WV (#1255 overall), Claremont, NH (#561 overall), Las Vegas, NM (#1293 overall), Spearfish, SD (#693 overall), and Milford, DE (#896 overall). Jerome is #983.