Jerome, Idaho

Jerome, Idaho

Jerome, Idaho, in Jerome county, is 104 miles SE of Boise, Idaho (center to center) and 448 miles SE of Portland, Oregon. As of the year 2000 census, 7,780 people lived in Jerome.

The People and Families of Jerome

In Jerome, about 56% of adults are married. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in Jerome without hitting a preschooler.

The city is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Jerome had a median family income of $34,046.

Political Inclinations

Jerome residents donated more money ($1,200) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Jerome Housing

An estimated 65% of living spaces in Jerome are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Jerome, 91% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

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

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

Comparative Profile of Jerome, ID

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Jerome Almanac

Jerome Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Jerome Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Jerome residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Jerome, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Jerome High Schools (2004)

JEROME HIGH SCHOOL
104 NORTH TIGER DRIVE
208-324-8137
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 828 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

NORTHSIDE ALTERNATIVE EVENING
104 NORTH TIGER DRIVE
208-324-8137
A Non-traditional School
Serves 60 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 20

JEROME EARLY EDUCATION PROGRAM
500 SOUTH LINCOLN
208-324-1284
Serves 30 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 10

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