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Jerome, IL

Jerome, IL.

Population: 40,046 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Jerome, IL is $192,242 — up 8.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $200,000 after a median 9 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,130/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$192,242

Median home value

+8.2%

1-year change

9

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$192,242
1-year appreciation
+8.2%
3-year appreciation
+16.3%
5-year appreciation
+30.4%
10-year appreciation
+46.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$192,242
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$200,000
Median list price
$202,450
Median price per sqft
$114
1-year sale-price change
+12.4%
Median days on market
9 days
Homes sold (recent period)
141
For-sale inventory
102
Sale-to-list ratio
101.2%
Active listings
43
1-year forecast
+2.3%
Days to pending
10 days
New listings (monthly)
62

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,130/mo
1-year rent change
+3.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$780/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$975/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,220/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,586/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,830/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
12
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
2
High schools
3
Schools include
Elizabeth Graham Elem School, Lawrence Education Center, Benjamin Franklin Middle School, Black Hawk Elem School, Butler Elem School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, hail, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
13.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.5°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
43.5°F
Annual precipitation
41.9 in
Annual snowfall
25.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
182
Days with Moderate air quality
163
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
247

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
508
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
29,405
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,760

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Lincoln Home National Historic Site (3 mi)
National parks include
Lincoln Home National Historic Site, Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
40
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-511 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,967
Housing built before 1970
54.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
3.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,707
Mean commute to work
14 min
Households with broadband internet
71.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
77,039
Average weekly wage
$1,127
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
51

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

JeromeState medianUS median
Median home value$192,242$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$200,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market9 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,130/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,707$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Jerome, IL?
$192,242.
What is the median sale price in Jerome, IL?
$200,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Jerome, IL?
Median days on market: 9 days.
What is typical rent in Jerome, IL?
Typical rent: $1,130/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Jerome, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, hail, lightning, strongWind.
Is Jerome, IL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Jerome, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Jerome, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Jerome, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Jerome, IL?
12 schools (6 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Jerome, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 11.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Jerome, IL?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Jerome, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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