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Jerome.
About
Life in Jerome
Jerome is a community of 12,689 people in Idaho. The median household income is $66,894, median rent runs about $900 per month, and median home values are around $225,400. Unemployment is low at 3.3%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Jerome at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
30.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.2%
Foreign-Born
23.8%
Broadband Internet
88.7%
of households
Population Growth
+11.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics23.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Jerome: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Jerome, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (91.8%), and 44.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
31.9%
of residents
65 and Older
9.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
52.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.0%
of households
Married Couples
51.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.08
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 24% below ID average
Rent, home values, and income in Jerome
In Jerome, rent runs 24% below the ID average, and home values are 46% below the ID average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
28.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
10.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,531
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
73.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $399,649 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below ID average
Unemployment in Jerome
Unemployment in Jerome County, which includes Jerome, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the ID average.
Unemployment rate
Jerome: Jerome County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Jerome County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Jerome Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22 min avg
How Jerome residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Jerome, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 73% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Joslin Field Magic Valley Regional Airport (TWF)
Regional airport · few flights34k passengers boarded in 2025
- 104 mi
Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI)
Medium hub2.6M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 8% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Jerome runs 8% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
355.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
413.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Jerome Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 4 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very Low
21.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Jerome County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Jerome County, which includes Jerome, the most common type is high wind, with 4 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 6 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2023 | 2 | High Wind | Not estimated |
| 2022 | 1 | Strong Wind | Not estimated |
| 2021 | 3 | High Wind | Not estimated |
| 2020 | 3 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 3 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Jerome County, county-wide
Air Quality26 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Twin Falls County, ID (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 26 miles from Jerome) is typically good — 339 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
26
Good Days
339
per year
Moderate Days
25
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Twin Falls County, ID (26 mi away)
Climate86°F summers, 23°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Jerome has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 23°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/56°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
63°/38°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
37°/23°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
10.5"
Annual Snowfall
24.2"
Hot Days/Year
54
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
153
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
69
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 22°F | 1.38" |
| Feb | 41°F | 25°F | 0.82" |
| Mar | 52°F | 31°F | 1.07" |
| Apr | 60°F | 36°F | 1.02" |
| May | 70°F | 44°F | 1.32" |
| Jun | 79°F | 52°F | 0.61" |
| Jul | 90°F | 59°F | 0.13" |
| Aug | 89°F | 57°F | 0.25" |
| Sep | 78°F | 48°F | 0.43" |
| Oct | 63°F | 38°F | 0.89" |
| Nov | 47°F | 28°F | 1.03" |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 1.50" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Jerome
Jerome has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
16.9%
of residents
St Luke's Jerome
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.1 mi away · Twin Falls
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Jerome
Jerome's student/teacher ratio is 19.0:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 11.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
11.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Jerome (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 3,810 students · in-state tuition $3,528 · 38% graduate · median earnings $43,774 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Minidoka National Historic Site, 14 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Jerome
Jerome has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Minidoka National Historic Site (14 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Minidoka National Historic Site
National Historic Site
14 mi awayHagerman Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
22 mi awayCity Of Rocks National Reserve
National Reserve
61 mi awayCraters Of The Moon National Monument & Preserve
National Monument & Preserve
62 mi awayPublic Libraries in Jerome
Jerome Public
100 1st Ave E, Jerome
Cities Near Jerome
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Jerome FAQ
Is Jerome, Idaho affordable?⌄
Jerome's median rent is $947/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $66,894/year. Median home value is $225,400.
Is Jerome, Idaho safe?⌄
Jerome's violent crime rate was 356 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 414 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Jerome, Idaho?⌄
Jerome County, which includes Jerome, has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Jerome, Idaho?⌄
The cost of living in Jerome is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $947/month and median household income is $66,894/year. The median home value is $225,400. About 29% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Jerome, Idaho?⌄
The average commute in Jerome is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from