Jerome County, Idaho
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 67% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 55% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 37% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 72% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 23% of US counties
- top 1% for summer humidity
- top 14% for commute time
- bottom 1% for school quality
Jerome County is a county in Idaho with about 24,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include summer humidity, commute time, and sales tax. It rates lower on amenities nearby and school quality.
Official websitejeromecountyid.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, dry summers · Cold winters · Dry · Snowy
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Precipitation 1.2 in0.3 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$67k68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 47% of US counties
Home Value$234k77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$834better than 46% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 52% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.63%better than 73% of US counties
Income Tax5.80%better than 29% of US counties
Sales Tax6.03%better than 80% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.97%better than 40% of US counties
Unemployment3.5%better than 74% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)29°F35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation10.0 in2nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall24.2 inbetter than 35% of US counties
Sunny Days239 daysbetter than 52% of US counties
Summer Humidity41°Fbetter than 99% of US counties
Comfortable Days61 daysbetter than 17% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk21.5better than 77% of US counties
School Quality24.0better than 1% of US counties
Violent Crime799/100kbetter than 49% of US counties
Property Crime1040/100kbetter than 43% of US counties
Community
Population24,47448th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age33.05th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4370th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0680th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5065th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)58.2%22nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.0%4th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)37.9%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.1%12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.8%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 86% of US counties
Walkability6.4/20better than 61% of US counties
Airport Distance116 mibetter than 40% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.7%better than 72% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 21% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Jerome County an affordable place to live?
- Jerome County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 47% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Jerome County?
- The median home value in Jerome County is $234k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Jerome County?
- Median household income in Jerome County is $67k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Jerome County?
- Median gross rent in Jerome County is $834 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Jerome County safe?
- Jerome County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 799/100k (better than 49%). Property crime is 1040/100k.
- What is the weather like in Jerome County?
- Jerome County averages 74°F in July and 29°F in January, with 10.0 in of annual precipitation and about 239 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Jerome County?
- Public-school quality in Jerome County is below average, scoring better than 1% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Jerome County?
- The average one-way commute in Jerome County is 19 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)