Photo: Larry D. Moore · CC BY 4.0On CDC estimates, Jerome is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns
Jerome differs from Idaho on 20 of 32 measures CDC estimates: 1 better, 19 worse.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Jerome. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Jerome
Making ends meet is harder in Jerome
1 in 4 adults worry about having enough food (26.9%), about twice the Idaho rate. Housing insecurity (20.4% vs 10.3%) and utility shut-off threats (12.4% vs 6.6%) are higher too. 19.9% of adults receive SNAP, vs 8.8% statewide. Everyday needs ↓
1 in 4 working-age adults in Jerome has no health insurance
24% of adults 18–64 have no health insurance, vs 10.7% across Idaho. Checkups ↓
More Jerome adults get no exercise
1 in 3 adults get no exercise outside work (32.5%), vs 22.2% across Idaho. Habits ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Idaho figure falls outside Jerome’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
What’s behind Jerome’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jerome is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns, #56 of 59 in Idaho. Diabetes holds the grade up (fewer adults with diabetes than 48% of U.S. towns); fair or poor health pulls it down (better than 10%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Jerome’s median household income is $66,894; among the 10,182 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($50K–$84K), it’s healthier than 22%, so it sits below most towns with similar incomes, too.
Most Idaho towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Jerome is healthier than 5% of graded towns, against 21% nationally.
Where Jerome compares well: cancer, other than skin cancer, 6.2% (U.S. 7.9%).
Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
19.9% of Jerome adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 8.8% across Idaho.
Keeping up with care
Share of Jerome adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Idaho.
Everyday habits, side by side with Idaho
Share of adults, with the Idaho figure marked.
0.2 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves
Out of every 100 Jerome adults…
Jerome runs below ID on 1 of 12 conditions and above it on 4. Tap one to see it as people.
Only 9% of Jerome residents are 65 or older, vs 17% across Idaho. Cancer run low partly because the town is young.
Care in and near Jerome
1 hospital and 1 community health center in Jerome, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Jerome; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
How Jerome adults are doing
On 2 of 4 measures, Jerome runs above Idaho.
1 in 3 Jerome adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. It’s free, confidential and open 24/7.
Jerome and the towns around it
How health changes across the town line.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerome | C− | 36.8% | 12.2% | 17.2% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Jerome adults live with a disability (Idaho 34.7%). Thinking or memory is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Jerome
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Jerome is better than Idaho on 1 and worse on 19; on the rest, the Idaho figure falls inside Jerome’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Jerome | ID | U.S. | vs ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 27.3%23.9–30.5 | 17.8% | 19.4% | Worse |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 17%15–19 | 13.6% | 13% | Worse |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 18.7%16.6–20.8 | 16.2% | 15.9% | Worse |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 36.8%29.7–43.4 | 32.1% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.2%10.6–13.9 | 10.1% | 12% | Worse |
| High blood pressure | 31.5%27.7–35 | 31.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 32.5%28.6–36.1 | 33.2% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.1%21.3–26.7 | 26.6% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 11.1%9.9–12.5 | 10.7% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 6.2%5.6–6.8 | 8.3% | 7.9% | Better |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.8%6–7.5 | 6.2% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 8.4%7.3–9.4 | 6.6% | 6.3% | Worse |
| Stroke | 3.8%3.4–4.1 | 3.3% | 3.4% | Worse |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 23.5%19.5–27.7 | 16.2% | 12.3% | Worse |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 17.2%14.7–19.7 | 12% | 11.8% | Worse |
| No exercise outside work | 32.5%27.7–37.3 | 22.2% | 24.7% | Worse |
| Binge drinking | 13.9%11.3–16.5 | 15.5% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 36%29.9–42.6 | 32.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 24%20.8–27.1 | 10.7% | 11% | Worse |
| Checkup in the past year | 69.8%65.5–73.6 | 74.3% | 77.4% | Worse |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 51.6%47.8–55.4 | 66.6% | 63.2% | Worse |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 74%71.3–76.6 | 81.1% | 87.1% | Worse |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 67.7%64.3–70.6 | 70.5% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 54%48.4–59.3 | 61.8% | 65.5% | Worse |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 62.9%53.7–71.4 | 69.1% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 22.6%19.3–25.9 | 23.7% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 33.3%28.7–38.4 | 29.2% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 25.3%21.8–29.1 | 19.6% | 23.6% | Worse |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 26.9%23.6–30.3 | 12.8% | 15% | Worse |
| Worried about keeping housing | 20.4%17.9–23.1 | 10.3% | 12% | Worse |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 12.4%10.9–14.1 | 6.6% | 7.6% | Worse |
| Lack reliable transportation | 13.6%12–15.2 | 7.5% | 7.9% | Worse |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 19.9%17.1–22.8 | 8.8% | 11.6% | Higher |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 42%37.3–46.6 | 34.7% | 30.1% | Higher |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 18.7%16.4–20.9 | 14.5% | 13.6% | Higher |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 22%19.5–24.4 | 16% | 13.9% | Higher |
| Hearing difficulty | 10.1%9–11.2 | 9.3% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 8.4%7.6–9.2 | 4.9% | 5.4% | Higher |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 11.9%10.6–13.3 | 8.2% | 7.9% | Higher |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 5.5%5–6.1 | 3.5% | 3.8% | Higher |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Idaho figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Jerome
Is Jerome a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Jerome is healthier than 21% of U.S. towns: ≈ C− for health, #56 of 59 in Idaho. Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes it’s healthier than 22%. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Jerome?
CDC estimates 36.8% of adults have obesity, likely between 29.7% and 43.4%, against 32.1% across Idaho and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Jerome?
St. Luke's Jerome in Jerome, 0.8 miles in a straight line from Jerome’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; it has no Medicare star rating.
How many people in Jerome have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 24% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 20.8–27.1%), against 10.7% across Idaho.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Jerome more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from D− to B−.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Jerome.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Idaho figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.