The Town FilesJerome, Pennsylvania
Community in Somerset County · population 942 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $180,800
- Household income
- $84,958
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 75°
- Snow a year
- 65 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 45.0
Jerome is a community of 942 people in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. The median home is worth $180,800, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). It ranks better for families than 92% of Pennsylvania towns, better for retirees than 91% of Pennsylvania towns, quieter than 76% of Pennsylvania towns.
How Jerome ranks
Percentile among Pennsylvania towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Pennsylvania towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Jerome is worth $180,800, below the typical Pennsylvania town ($214,250). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $84,958, which is more affordable than 86% of Pennsylvania towns. 92.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jerome | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $180,800 | $214,250 |
| Median rent | — | $996 |
| Median household income | $84,958 | $75,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 92.5% | 81.5% |
| Median year built | 1938 | 1971 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Jerome
| People | Jerome | Typical Pennsylvania town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.0 | 44.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 33.7% | 21.1% |
| Under 18 | 21.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.8% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% | 8.5% |
| Veterans | 9.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.1% | 10.6% |
| Average commute | 20.6 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.4% | 89.0% |
Weather in Jerome
July highs average 74.5°F and January lows 14.4°F. About 56.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 64.6 inches of snow (typical Pennsylvania town: 31.8 in). Expect about 0 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 146 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jerome since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Pennsylvania town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 18, 2026 about 4.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 17, 1960.
Severe weather in Somerset County since 1996
Somerset County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2020 | Biological | DR-4506: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3441: Covid-19 |
| March 23, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4267: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| January 10, 2013 | Hurricane | DR-4099: Hurricane Sandy |
| October 29, 2012 | Hurricane | EM-3356: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Somerset County
Somerset County had 23,303 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,925 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Jerome itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Jerome
- Conemaugh, PA1.9 mi · 6,760 people · home $166,100
- Davidsville, PA2.8 mi · 1,145 people · home $215,200
- Boswell, PA4.4 mi · 1,224 people · home $82,800
- Jenner, PA4.9 mi · 3,710 people · home $131,300
- Jennerstown, PA5.5 mi · 678 people · home $193,600
- Hooversville, PA5.6 mi · 628 people · home $86,400
- Upper Yoder, PA5.8 mi · 5,147 people · home $152,800
- Elim, PA6.1 mi · 3,364 people · home $113,000
Jerome questions
Is Jerome, Pennsylvania a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jerome scores better for retirees than 91% of Pennsylvania towns and quieter than 76%. 33.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.0).
How much does a house cost in Jerome?
The median owner-occupied home in Jerome is valued at $180,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $84,958, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Jerome?
July highs average 74.5°F and January lows 14.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.6 inches of precipitation a year and 64.6 inches of snow.
Does Jerome get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jerome since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 18, 2026. The typical Pennsylvania town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)