There are 18 nursing homes serving Jerome, Idaho. This includes 1 in Jerome and 17 nearby. Nursing home care costs in Idaho range from about $183 to $300 per day, with an average expenditure running about $219. The per month cost averages around $6,570 and ranges between $5,490 and $9,000. Yearly, the average cost is about $79,767, which is higher than the nationwide average of $77,380.
Jerome is a small city in Jerome County, Idaho. While the surrounding metropolitan area is home to 317,105 residents, there are 19,782 within the city. The senior community constitutes around 21% of the total population.
Jerome has a medium SeniorScore™ of 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 average housing price in Jerome is $207,000, which is less than the state average of $238,500. The city has a moderate unemployment rate of around 5.84%.
Jerome has extreme average temperatures, with bitterly cold winters and pleasant summers. The area gets optimal amounts of rainfall each year. Jerome has very good air quality and a moderate rate of crime in comparison to other cities in the US.