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Jerome

A village of 1,807 people in Illinois
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About Jerome

Village in Illinois, United States
1,692Population
0.5 sq miArea
604 ftElevation

Jerome is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Jerome had a population of 1,692. It is part of the Springfield, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Area code217
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Housing in Jerome

$162K▲ 8.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Jerome home is worth about $162,000, up 8.2% in a year, 46% below the Illinois typical home.

A strong seller's market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s
Days on market61
Sale-to-list102.4%
Sold in May6
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Jerome

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Jerome's police department reported only 2024, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000
Jerome 0
Illinois 2.9
U.S. 3.6
Property crime per 1,000
Jerome 9.2
Illinois 17.7
U.S. 17.7
FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

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Most working residents leave Jerome for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Springfield (64%), Decatur (2%) and Woodside (2%). Half commute less than 3 miles.

Springfield
64%
Decatur
2%
Woodside
2%
Jacksonville
1%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Jerome →

Health in Jerome

C

Health Grade C

Healthier than 30% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Illinois

12worse than IL

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Memorial Medical CenterSpringfield · 3.1 mi · ER
Siu Center for Healthy Aging and WellnessSpringfield · 2.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Jerome · CMS · HRSAHealth in Jerome →

Natural hazards in Jerome

44
Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 44% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Jerome →

Climate in Jerome

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Jerome has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 22 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

38° / 22°Winter
64° / 43°Spring
85° / 64°Summer
66° / 44°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Jerome →

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Nearest: Lincoln LibrarySpringfield · 2.7 miles · 51 hrs a week
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