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Demographics

DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 54
Population12,689
Foreign Born18.7%
Population Density2,240people per mi²
Median Age31.0 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

77/100

23% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Jerome, Idaho

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $14k$27k
Comfortable $42k$61k
Luxury $118k+$182k+
Elite (Top 5%) $138k+$214k+
Affordability Ratio

106%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean97%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
5
Positive
14
Poor
0
Negative
0

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

1.6mi

Gas

18 within 10 miles

0.5mi

Hospital

4 within 20 miles

0.9mi

Airport

SLC — Salt Lake City International

186.8mi

Post Office

USPS — Jerome, ID

0.5mi

Critical Amenities

Golf1Nearest 8.1 mi
Camping8Nearest 14.1 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range1Nearest 8.3 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$65k+9.5%
13% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$647k
1% below US avg
College Educated
9.7%
72% below US avg
WFH
4.1%
71% below US avg
Homeownership
72.2%
10% above US avg
Median Home
$215k
24% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 81% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
7.5
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−33.9%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−7.4%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
3.41 / 1k Residents106% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−60.3%
Burglary
0.51 / 1k Residents42% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
2.90 / 1k Residents36% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.44 / 1k Residents16% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+13Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Jerome, Idaho
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
C+
Moderate

Moderate friction. Expect trade-offs in some aspect of personal liberty and independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C-
Weak10.7% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Importer (25% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
F
ProhibitedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
F
ProhibitedIllegal

Homesteading

Growing Season171 days229 frost-free
Annual Rainfall11.1"
Elevation3,763 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
A-
Resilient

Strong survivability profile. Good buffer from population centers, with manageable environmental and tactical risks.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great632 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,240/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A+
Great0 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
A-
GoodInland Flooding, Wildfire, Heat Wave, Earthquake, Cold Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 434 mi · coast 494 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$5.8M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T11:06:30.000Z

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