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Jerome, AR
Census-designated place in Drew County, Arkansas.
Population
50
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
278
ZIP codes
0
Jerome and its ZIP codes
Jerome at a glance
- Jerome is about 4.7 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Drew County. PPP loans are for Jerome.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,379
6,325 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,891
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$124M
FY 2026, $7,125 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Jerome, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
421
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
32
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 33°F
56.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Jerome
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MontroseCity | 6.9 mi | 0.4 |
| DermottCity | 9.3 mi | 3.4 |
| PortlandCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| CollinsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| Lake VillageCity | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| HalleyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| McGeheeCity | 17 mi | 6.7 |
| ParkdaleCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| ReedTown | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| Arkansas CityCity | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| TillarCity | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| Fountain HillTown | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| LaceyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| HamburgCity | 22 mi | 3.4 |
| EudoraCity | 23 mi | 3.1 |
| MonticelloCity | 24 mi | 10.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jerome, AR in?
- Jerome is in Drew County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Jerome, AR?
- About 50 people live in Jerome, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jerome?
- Nearby places include Montrose (6.9 mi), Dermott (9.3 mi), Portland (11 mi), Collins (11 mi), Lake Village (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023