There are 20 assisted living facilities serving Jerome, Idaho. This includes 2 facilities in Jerome and 18 nearby. Assisted living costs in Idaho range from around $33 up to $175 daily, with an average expense running about $109. The monthly cost averages around $3,275 and ranges between $998 and $5,250. Yearly, the mean cost is about $39,300, which is less than the national average of $42,000.
SeniorScore™ for Jerome, Idaho
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- Jerome scores higher than the Idaho average of 64.
- Jerome scores significantly lower than the national average of 72.
- There is a low number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
- There is 1 hospital within close range of the city (St Benedicts Family Med Ctr).
- There are 29 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Creekside Residential Care Center, Ashley Manor - Jerome, and Bridgeview Estates.
- There is a high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
- There is a very low number of fire stations serving the city.
- The average life expectancy is 79.5, compared to the national average of 78.6.
- There are 7 pharmacies within close range of the city.
- The area has a low property crime rate.
- The area has an average violent crime rate.
- The city has a very low percentage of seniors in the population (21% of residents).
- There are 4 golf courses in or around the city, including Jerome Country Club, Pleasant Valley Golf Course, and Gooding Golf Course.
- There are 13 parks near the city center, including Gayle Forsyth Memorial Park, Jerome Bike Path, and Water Tower Park.
- There are 11 churches in or near the city, including Church Believers, Church of Jesus Christ of Lds, and Church of Jesus Christ of Lds.
- There are 10 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
- There are 8 grocery stores within the city.
- There are 2 movie theatres in or near the city.
- There are 5 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.
- The property taxes average 2.22% of total income, which is significantly lower than the national average of 2.79%.
- The property taxes average 0.76% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
- The city sales taxes averages 7.50%, which is higher than the national average of 6.97%.
- Idaho has an average state income tax of 5.42%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
- The city's mean household income is $48,320, which is significantly lower than the national average of $64,580.
- The city's median household income is $39,284, which is significantly lower than the national median of $51,560.
- The city's per capita income is $16,951, which is significantly lower than the national average of $25,611.
- Assisted living costs average $42,000 per year, which are average compared to national figures.
- Nursing home costs average $87,600 per year, which are average compared to national costs.
- Adult daycare costs average $25,480 per year, which are very high compared to national numbers.
- Home healthcare costs average $45,188 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
- The unemployment rate is about 5.84%, which is low compared to national averages.
- The overall cost of living is low compared to national averages.
- 1% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.
- Jerome receives ideal levels of rainfall each year.
- Jerome has harsh mean temperatures, with very cold winters and pleasant summers.
- This city has very good air quality.
- Jerome has a very sparse population density of 71.8 people per square mile.
- Residents of Jerome have a very short daily commute time.
- Jerome has a very low public school quality ranking.
- The city has a low public school safety rating.
- This city has a very low graduation rate of 70.81%.
Jerome is a small city in Jerome County in Idaho. Though the encompassing area has 317,105 inhabitants, there are 19,782 living in the city. The 55+ community composes approximately 21% of the overall population.
The SeniorScore™ for Jerome is 65. The city has a median per capita income of $17,000 and a median household income is $39,000 (the Idaho state average is $43,000). The current unemployment rate is around 5.84% and the median home price is $207,000, which is somewhat less than the state average of $238,500.
Jerome has extreme mean temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and pleasant summers. The city receives optimal levels of rain annually. Jerome has very good air quality ratings and a moderate crime rate in comparison to other cities.