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Cost of living in Jerome County, ID

Part of the Twin Falls Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$2,820/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 24,788 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $900 32%
Healthcare $480 17%
Federal tax $400 14%
Groceries $331 12%
Transport $320 11%
State tax $167 6%
Energy $162 6%
Water $60 2%

Rent in Jerome County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$773
per month
1 bedroom
$900
per month
2 bedroom
$1,127
per month
3 bedroom
$1,552
per month
4 bedroom
$1,893
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Jerome County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$69,338
per year
Individual earnings
$34,526
per year
Per capita
$29,033
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Jerome County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$254,000
Annual property tax
$1,623

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Jerome County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$110
per month · 11.6¢/kWh
Natural gas
$52
per month
Annual total
$1,944
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Jerome County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
15.8%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Jerome County

State and local tax rates for Idaho.

State income tax
5.8%
Flat rate
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
6.0%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Jerome County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.7 min
Drive alone
83.5%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
4.9%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Jerome County

What it costs to live in Jerome County each month.

Single person
$2,820
per month
  • Rent $900
  • Energy $162
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $331
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $400
  • State tax $167
Couple
$4,364
per month
  • Rent $1,127
  • Energy $194
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $549
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $805
  • State tax $335
Family
$6,922
per month
  • Rent $1,552
  • Energy $243
  • Water $85
  • Groceries $832
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $805
  • State tax $335

Frequently asked questions about Jerome County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Jerome County?

In Jerome County, ID, a one-bedroom apartment averages $900 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,127 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,552 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Jerome County?

In Jerome County, ID, the average household income is $69,338 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $34,526 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Jerome County?

The estimated cost of living in Jerome County, ID is approximately $2,820 per month for a single person, $4,364 for a couple, $6,922 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Jerome County?

The combined sales tax rate in Jerome County, ID is 6.03%, which includes the Idaho state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 0.03%.

Is Jerome County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Jerome County, ID would need approximately $2,820 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $69,338 per year ($5,778 per month). Jerome County is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Jerome County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Jerome County, ID is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 15.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Jerome County?

The average home value in Jerome County, ID is $254,000, with average annual property taxes of $1,623, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Jerome County compare to other areas?

You can compare Jerome County, ID with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Jerome County is in the Twin Falls, ID metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources