Jerome County

ID · Pop. 165,566 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Jerome County is a mixed county in ID with a population of approximately 165,566.

$/Acre: $5,580

Property Tax: 0.63%

Growing Season: 124 days

Broadband: 39%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 147/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.63%

Local Sales Tax0.13%

Combined Sales Tax6.13%

Cost of Living Index100

Median Household Income$37,317

Poverty Rate16%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,580

Median Home Price$323K

Acres for Sale4248

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season124 days

Annual Rainfall10.4 inches

Avg Summer High80°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,773 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire7/10

Tornado2/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)284 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K356

Property Crime /100K265

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital47.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage39%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby48%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4%

Ag EconomyWeak