Jerome, IL

Population
1,627
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
602 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$127,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$951/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$65,189
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
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Tucked right into Springfield’s south side, Jerome is a compact village that feels like a quiet, established neighborhood of its own. Even though it is completely surrounded by the capital city, Jerome maintains its own independent local government, police department, and community parks. Living here gives you a laid-back residential setting with quick access to the shopping, dining, and daily conveniences along nearby MacArthur Boulevard and Wabash Avenue. It is an easy, practical option for anyone wanting a small-town atmosphere right in the middle of town.

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