Jerome
City in Pennsylvania, United States
Overview
Jerome, Pennsylvania, is a welcoming small town tucked in the heart of Somerset County, close to the scenic Laurel Highlands. Known for its history in industry and proximity to nature, visitors can experience authentic local charm while enjoying outdoor recreation and classic rural American hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Pennsylvania
Population
12,349
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
40.21°, -78.98°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,978
Local Cost
$1,170
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
9.7°C
Summer Avg
21.1°C
Winter Avg
-2.2°C
Record High
35.6°C
Record Low
-23.8°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1036 mm
Internet Speed
56 Mbps
Upload
42 Mbps
Latency
27 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
JST
Distance
17 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 55/100.