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Jerome, Idaho

Introduction to Jerome, Idaho

Jerome, Idaho, in Jerome county, is located 104 miles SE of Boise, Idaho (center to center) and 448 miles SE of Portland, Oregon. Approximately 7,780 people live in Jerome.

Jerome History

Jerome is located in the Jerome County, which was founded in 1919 by the Idaho Legislature through a partition of the Lincoln county. Jerome County is considered to be named after either Jerome Hill, a North side Irrigation Project developer, or his son - in - law Jerome Kuhn.

Jerome and nearby Attractions

  • Jerome County Historical Museum
  • Jerome City Hall
  • Candlelight Park
  • Gayle Forsyth Memorial Park
  • Jerome County Fairgrounds

Things To Do In Jerome

The City of Jerome is home to many parks and open spaces including the Camozzi Park, Gayle Forsyth Memorial Park, and Candlelight Park. The Jerome County Historical Museum is also a "must visit" destination for its rich historical significance. Other notable locations include the Jerome County Fairgrounds and the Jerome City Hall. Jerome also hosts several festivals like Idaho Farm and Ranch Museum Live History Days, and the Jerome County Fair and Rodeo every year.

Jerome Transportation

Joslin Field – Magic Valley Regional Airport is the nearest airport.

Jerome Higher Education

The College of Southern Idaho, Boise State University, Utah State University, and Idaho State University offer facilities for higher studies.

High Points

Jerome strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Idaho):

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Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Jerome Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Jerome, ID

Comparing Jerome to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Idaho (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old108
Male Share of the Population97
Senior Citizens55
Racial Diversity47
Well-Paid Single Men25
Female Share of the Population24
Age of the Population23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty34
College Educated Adults24
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times87
Working at Home75
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Affordability of Property Taxes73
Affordability of Rents74
Housing Recently Built65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
People Living Alone56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime43
Low Violent Crime32

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