Jerome, Idaho

Jerome, Idaho
City
Location of Jerome in Jerome County, Idaho.
Jerome, Idaho Location in the United States
Coordinates: 42°43′29″N114°31′3″W / 42.72472°N 114.51750°W / 42.72472; -114.51750
Country	United States
State	Idaho
County	Jerome
Government
• Mayor	David Davis [1] [2]
Area [3]
• Total	5.58 sq mi (14.45 km2)
• Land	5.58 sq mi (14.44 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	3,763 ft (1,147 m)
Population  (2020) [4]
• Total	12,349
• Estimate  (2023) [5]	13,135
• Density	2,213.08/sq mi (854.60/km2)
Time zone	UTC−7 (Mountain (MST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−6 (MDT)
ZIP code	83338
Area code	208
FIPS code	16-41320
GNIS feature ID	0396706
Website	www.ci.jerome.id.us

Jerome is a city in and county seat of Jerome County, Idaho, United States. The population was 10,890 at the 2010 census, up from 7,780 in 2000. ^[6] The city is the county seat of Jerome County, ^[7] and is part of the Twin Falls Micropolitan Statistical Area. It is the second largest city in Idaho's Magic Valley region, second only to Twin Falls which is located 10 miles (16 km) southeast. Jerome's economy is largely agrarian, with dairy farming being one of the main revenue sources for the local economy.

Demographics

2020 census

At the 2020 census there were 12,349 people and 4,005 households in the city. The population density was 2,213.08 inhabitants per square mile (854.5/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 63.9% White, 0.0% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 25.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 46.1%. ^[8]

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 10,890 people, 3,693 households, and 2,640 families living in the city. The population density was 1,972.8 inhabitants per square mile (761.7/km²). There were 3,985 housing units at an average density of 721.9 per square mile (278.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 78.3% White, 0.4% African American, 1.8% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 16.7% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 34.3%. ^[4]

Jerome National Bank, July 2008

Of the 3,693 households 45.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 13.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.5% were non-families. 23.5% of households were one person and 10.6% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.92 and the average family size was 3.44.

The median age was 28.9 years. 33% of residents were under the age of 18; 10.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.2% were from 25 to 44; 19.1% were from 45 to 64; and 10.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.4% male and 49.6% female.

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1910	970		—
1920	1,759		81.3%
1930	1,976		12.3%
1940	3,537		79.0%
1950	4,523		27.9%
1960	4,761		5.3%
1970	4,183		−12.1%
1980	6,891		64.7%
1990	6,529		−5.3%
2000	7,780		19.2%
2010	10,890		40.0%
2020	12,349		13.4%
2023 (est.)	13,135	[5]	6.4%
U.S. Census [9]

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 7,780 people, 2,776 households, and 1,959 families living in the city. The population density was 2,431.6 inhabitants per square mile (938.8/km²). There were 2,966 housing units at an average density of 927.0 per square mile (357.9/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 72.47% white, 0.18% Jamaican American, 0.91% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 9.64% from other races, and 2.51% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 30.92%. ^[10]

Of the 2,776 households 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.8% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.4% were non-families. 24.6% of households were one person and 11.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.32.

The age distribution was 31.6% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 17.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% 65 or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.7 males.

The median household income was $30,074 and the median family income was $34,046. Males had a median income of $26,000 versus $19,162 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,023. About 12.9% of families and 15.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.8% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over.

Geography

Jerome is located at 42°43′29″N114°31′3″W / 42.72472°N 114.51750°W / 42.72472; -114.51750 (42.724622, -114.517543), ^[11] at an elevation of 3,763 feet (1,147 m) above sea level.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 5.52 square miles (14.30 km²), all of it land. ^[12]

Jerome is actually a desert, when the settlers first settled, it was a basalt rich desert with only small bushes for vegetation.

Climate

The climate is cold semi-arid (Köppen: BSk), typical of the plateaus of the American West, although its temperature variation resembles a continental climate. ^[13]

Climate data for Jerome, Idaho, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1915–present
Month	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Year
Record high °F (°C)	61 (16)	69 (21)	79 (26)	90 (32)	99 (37)	110 (43)	108 (42)	107 (42)	102 (39)	94 (34)	76 (24)	67 (19)	110 (43)
Mean maximum °F (°C)	49.0 (9.4)	54.6 (12.6)	68.8 (20.4)	79.1 (26.2)	86.9 (30.5)	94.8 (34.9)	100.4 (38.0)	98.5 (36.9)	92.5 (33.6)	81.8 (27.7)	65.3 (18.5)	50.7 (10.4)	101.1 (38.4)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C)	35.7 (2.1)	41.4 (5.2)	52.6 (11.4)	59.9 (15.5)	69.5 (20.8)	79.3 (26.3)	89.6 (32.0)	87.6 (30.9)	77.5 (25.3)	62.8 (17.1)	47.7 (8.7)	36.0 (2.2)	61.6 (16.5)
Daily mean °F (°C)	29.1 (−1.6)	33.3 (0.7)	42.1 (5.6)	48.1 (8.9)	56.8 (13.8)	65.3 (18.5)	74.1 (23.4)	72.0 (22.2)	63.2 (17.3)	50.8 (10.4)	38.4 (3.6)	29.3 (−1.5)	50.2 (10.1)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C)	22.5 (−5.3)	25.2 (−3.8)	31.7 (−0.2)	36.3 (2.4)	44.2 (6.8)	51.3 (10.7)	58.7 (14.8)	56.5 (13.6)	48.9 (9.4)	38.7 (3.7)	29.1 (−1.6)	22.5 (−5.3)	38.8 (3.8)
Mean minimum °F (°C)	4.5 (−15.3)	9.9 (−12.3)	18.7 (−7.4)	23.8 (−4.6)	30.4 (−0.9)	37.9 (3.3)	47.1 (8.4)	44.6 (7.0)	34.5 (1.4)	23.3 (−4.8)	11.9 (−11.2)	5.1 (−14.9)	−0.3 (−17.9)
Record low °F (°C)	−25 (−32)	−24 (−31)	−1 (−18)	12 (−11)	19 (−7)	26 (−3)	35 (2)	32 (0)	21 (−6)	8 (−13)	−10 (−23)	−24 (−31)	−25 (−32)
Average precipitation inches (mm)	1.21 (31)	0.72 (18)	1.10 (28)	1.06 (27)	1.44 (37)	0.62 (16)	0.11 (2.8)	0.27 (6.9)	0.33 (8.4)	0.77 (20)	0.96 (24)	1.31 (33)	9.90 (251)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in)	9.2	8.3	9.1	8.2	7.9	4.5	1.5	2.0	3.6	5.3	7.5	10.6	77.7
Source 1: NOAA [14]
Source 2: National Weather Service [15]

Education

Jerome is home to Jerome High School.

Notable people

Jerome County Courthouse in Jerome, July 2009

• Dolores Crow, politician and legislator, raised and lived in Jerome.
• Ken Dayley, MLB pitcher, was born in Jerome.
• Robyn Hilton, actress, graduated from Jerome High School in 1958. ^{[16] [17]}
• Jack Nelsen, member of the Idaho House of Representatives, lives in Jerome
• William Royer, Congressman, was born in Jerome.
• Nikki Sixx, the bassist for the rock band Mötley Crüe, lived in Jerome.
• Brett Thompson, racing driver, was born in Jerome.

See also

• List of cities in Idaho

References

1. Smith, Brian. "Davis Takes Over as Jerome Mayor", MagicValley.com, January 8, 2014. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
2. "Mayor & City Council", City of Jerome, Idaho. Retrieved January 3, 2020.
3. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved December 18, 2012.
5. "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Jerome city, Idaho". July 1, 2023. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
6. Spokesman-Review Archived 2017-04-18 at the Wayback Machine - 2010 census - Jerome, Idaho - accessed 2011-12-26
7. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 9, 2015. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
8. "U.S. Census Bureau". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved August 16, 2023.
9. "U.S. Census QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
10. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
11. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
12. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
13. "Jerome, Idaho Köppen Climate Classification (Weatherbase)". Weatherbase. Retrieved July 20, 2019.
14. "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Jerome CO AP, ID". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
15. "NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Boise". National Weather Service. Retrieved May 27, 2023.
16. Staff (July 6, 1974). "Hollywood's new sex symbol". The Spokesman-Review . Spokane, Washington . Retrieved May 27, 2016.
17. Staff (July 12, 1975). "Native of Idaho stars in film". The Deseret News . Salt Lake City . Retrieved May 27, 2016.

External links

• Official website
• Chamber of Commerce - Jerome, Idaho
• Jerome School District