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Jerome, IN
Census-designated place in Howard County, Indiana.
Population
33
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
150
ZIP codes
0
Jerome and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Howard County. PPP loans are for Jerome.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -1.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,532
34,793 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,185
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$600M
FY 2026, $7,177 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Jerome, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
332
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
142
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 18°F
42.5 inches of rain a year
Cities near Jerome
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GreentownTown | 2.1 mi | 1.4 |
| SimsCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.3 |
| HemlockCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Point IsabelCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Windfall CityTown | 6.5 mi | 0.4 |
| SwayzeeTown | 6.7 mi | 0.5 |
| CenterCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.9 |
| ConverseTown | 8.3 mi | 1 |
| HerbstCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.1 |
| SharpsvilleTown | 9.6 mi | 0.2 |
| AmboyTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| MierCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| KokomoCity | 10 mi | 36.7 |
| North GroveCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| SweetserTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| HobbsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jerome, IN in?
- Jerome is in Howard County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Jerome, IN?
- About 33 people live in Jerome, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jerome?
- Nearby places include Greentown (2.1 mi), Sims (5.1 mi), Hemlock (6.1 mi), Point Isabel (6.3 mi), Windfall City (6.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023