Jerome Idaho Map

About Jerome, Idaho

Jerome is a locality in Jerome County, Idaho, United States. It has a population of 12,930. The population density is 865.8 people per km². Jerome is located at 42.7241°N, 114.5187°W. It observes the Mountain Time (America/Boise) timezone. ZIP code: 83338.

Jerome, Idaho, unfolds across a landscape of broad, sun-drenched plains that stretch toward the horizon, punctuated by the gentle rise and fall of the earth. It lies 11.5 miles north-north-west of Twin Falls, ID (from Twin Falls, ID: bearing 345°T), and is situated 15.3 miles north-north-west of Kimberly. The sky above is an expansive canvas, often painted with hues of pale blue and wispy white, a constant, silent companion to the open fields. Sagebrush and hardy grasses, their silver-green foliage catching the light, carpet the rolling terrain, testament to the resilience of life in this arid embrace. The air, especially in the late afternoon, carries a dry, clean scent, a blend of dust and wild herbs, and a profound stillness that seems to absorb all but the most insistent sounds. This is a place where the soil itself tells a story, a rich, dark loam that has sustained generations of farmers. The economy of Jerome has long been tied to the bounty of the land, with agriculture, particularly potato and sugar beet cultivation, forming its backbone. Irrigation canals, gleaming ribbons of life, crisscross the fields, a testament to human ingenuity in coaxing sustenance from the earth. The rhythm of Jerome is one of seasons, of planting and harvest, a steady, grounded pulse that has shaped the character of its people. While not a place of grand monuments, its quiet dignity lies in the enduring spirit of its community and the vast, fertile plains that define its existence.

About This Jerome Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Jerome, Idaho — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.724073, -114.518653. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Jerome and Jerome County.

Detailed location data for Jerome includes the ZIP code (83338), telephone area code (208), county seat of Jerome County (Jerome), and school district assignment (Jerome Joint School District 261). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Jerome is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.