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CITY OF JEROME, IDAHO www.ci.jerome.id.us 2015 Community Profile ---PAGE BREAK--- CITY OF JEROME, IDAHO www.ci.jerome.id.us 152 East Avenue A, Jerome, ID 83338 Phone # (208) 324-8189 Fax # (208) 324-8204 Demographics J erome boasts a booming economy and a rapidly growing population base that has seen a 34 percent increase over a ten year period from 8192 citizens in 2003 to 11038 in 2013, with Jerome county being home to approximately 23,000 citizens. This growth is indicative of the regional commitment to infrastructure investments targeted to develop a sound economic environment which is favorable to business and development. With a strong base of highly skilled workers, Jerome is able to meet the diverse needs of employers such as Hilex Poly (an advanced plastics manufacturer that makes grocery bags) and Idaho Milk Products (a new state-of-the-art milk processing plant). The dairy industry continues to anchor the community and the regional economy drawing businesses such as Jerome Cheese and WOW Logistics to the area. The recent expansion of WOW logistics, new schools, and a steady increase of small retailers are invigorating the business climate of this small town. Residential construction continues steadily despite the economic slowdown with big draws due to a prime location accessible to Interstate 84 and Highways 25 and 93 as well as very affordable real estate. Investments in new technology, business and industrial parks such as the Crossroads Point Business Center at I-84 and US-93 and the 93 Technology Park, will position Jerome for significant growth over the next decade. Jerome Ethnicity White Hispanic 2 or more races Black American Indian/ Alaskan Native Other races Asian (Data from the 2010 Census) (Data from the US Census Bureau, 2015) ---PAGE BREAK--- Workforce and Labor CITY OF JEROME, IDAHO www.ci.jerome.id.us 152 East Avenue A, Jerome, ID 83338 Phone # (208) 324-8189 Fax # (208) 324-8204 S easonally adjusted unemployment in Jerome County was falling prior to the recession as it was statewide. Unemployment dropped from a high of 4.6 percent in 1998 to a low of 2.8 percent in 2007, driven by economic diversification, development and growth in the dairy industry. The Great Re- cession sent unemployment higher, but the rate was still well below the record levels of 1983, when it hit 9.7 percent. While dairy has provided many stable jobs, it remains a volatile commodity. The last year saw Idaho with the highest number of culled dairy cows due to high costs of feed and too much residual leverage from before the recession. The end of 2013 realized record high milk prices. Labor Force (April) 2014 2015 Civilian Labor Force 10,966 11,597 Total Unemployment 10,522 11,209 Unemployed 455 387 Unemployment % 4.1 3.3 State of Idaho Unemployment % 4.9 3.8 U.S. Unemployment % 6.6 5.4 Jerome County Demographics Per Capita Income $34,880 Average Annual Wage $34,247 (Idaho Department of Labor, 2015) (Idaho Department of Labor, 2015) ---PAGE BREAK--- Wages and Income CITY OF JEROME, IDAHO www.ci.jerome.id.us 152 East Avenue A, Jerome, ID 83338 Phone # (208) 324-8189 Fax # (208) 324-8204 J erome County’s per capita income grew faster than the nation and the state over the last decade advancing 36 percent. From 2011 to 2012, it grew 6 percent versus the state and nation’s per capital increase of 3 percent. Jerome’s per capita income declined in ranking among other counties dropping from 24th to 25th. The dairy industry continues to experience challenges, but the demand from the new Chobani Greek yogurt plant in Twin Falls County has bumped up milk prices. Dairymen are still trying to recover lost equity from lean price years while coping with high fuel and feed prices. From 2012 to 2013, Total Covered Average Employment and Wage both grew modestly by 1.7 percent. At the same time, construction employment spiraled by 15 percent due to the wrap-up of heavy building projects. Manufacturing employment driven by food processing grew by 4.4 percent while Education and Health Care expanded by 6.8 percent. The Hispanic population comprises a third of the county with concentrations of employment in agriculture, construction and food processing providing employment opportunities for first generation immigrants. Outlook is strong. Nonfarm Payroll Jobs for 2013 Government Other Services Leisure and Hospitality Educational and Health Sciences Professional and Business Services Financial Activities Construction Manufacturing Trade, Utilities, and Transportation Information Average Employment and Average Annual Wages Per Job 2004 2013 2014 Average Employ- ment Average Wage Average Employ- ment Average Wage Average Employ- ment Average Wage Agriculture 1566 23621 2286 30299 2496 31669 Construction 260 23575 219 39474 252 39906 Educational and Health Services 346 29838 544 31957 580 31726 Financial Activities 177 24534 220 30808 165 28198 Government 920 27670 1002 28200 1019 29219 Information 50 29601 78 35969 71 38901 Leisure and Hospitality 409 10507 413 13535 455 13010 Manufacturing 977 25756 1513 37345 1460 43544 Other services 157 19132 240 29319 225 34681 Professional and Business Services 257 23690 263 37064 352 37428 Trade, Utilities, and Transportation 2161 26883 2197 36674 2330 37308 Total covered Employment and Wages 7280 24914 8975 32601 9405 34247 (Idaho Department of Labor, 2015) ---PAGE BREAK--- Cost Structure CITY OF JEROME, IDAHO www.ci.jerome.id.us 152 East Avenue A, Jerome, ID 83338 Phone # (208) 324-8189 Fax # (208) 324-8204 U tilities in Jerome County and within the City of Jerome are provided by three major entities. Intermountain Gas provides all natural gas needs for most of southern Idaho and Idaho Power provides electricity to the majority of residents and businesses in the Jerome area. The City of Jerome provides treated well-water from the Snake River Aquifer. Private wells are common in areas outside the City of Jerome. The following tables show the cost structure of these three major utilities: Intermountain Gas User Type April - November December -March Customer Charge Commodity Charge Per Therm Commodity Charge Per Therm Residential (R-1) $2.50 per bill $0.90500 $0.79244 Residential (R-2) $2.50 per bill $0.70604 $0.72673 General Service $2.00 per bill First 200 Therms $0.77064 $0.71979 200 - 2000 Therms $0.74891 $0.69859 Over 2000 Therms $0.72789 $0.67813 Jerome City Water Rates Type Meter Size Base Rate Usage Rate Business/ Residential 3/4" Meter $7.60 1.52 per 100 CU FT Business/ Residential 1" Meter $31.30 1.52 per 100 CU FT Business/ Residential 1 1/2" Meter $70.42 1.52 per 100 CU FT Business 2" Meter $125.19 1.52 per 100 CU FT Business 3" Meter $281.66 1.52 per 100 CU FT Business 4" Meter $500.73 1.52 per 100 CU FT Business 6" Meter $1,126.61 1.52 per 100 CU FT Idaho Power Per Kilowatt Hour Cost Per Kw Hour Residential Commercial Industrial Transporta- tion All Sectors Colorado $11.99 $9.93 $7.07 $9.90 $9.69 Idaho $9.79 $7.89 $6.28 $7.82 Montana $10.92 $10.22 $5.03 $8.82 Nevada $13.49 $9.44 $6.06 $8.93 $9.06 Utah $10.58 $8.46 $5.94 $10.01 $8.14 Wyoming $10.89 $9.26 $6.85 $8.00 California $12.46 $13.73 $10.38 $7.67 $12.69 Oregon $10.65 $8.92 $5.90 $9.14 $8.79 Washington $8.82 $8.02 $4.31 $8.61 $7.21 U.S. Total $12.64 $10.32 $6.55 $9.87 $10.02 ---PAGE BREAK--- Sewer Charges and Fees Rate Schedule CITY OF JEROME, IDAHO www.ci.jerome.id.us 152 East Avenue A, Jerome, ID 83338 Phone # (208) 324-8189 Fax # (208) 324-8204 T he wastewater collection and treatment service charges for each property owner, domestic, commercial, or industrial in nature, is determined by the cubic feet of water used plus a fixed base fee. The following rate schedule determines service charges and fees: Class 1—Residential, Low Strength Commercial/Light Industrial (Wastewater Strength Classification Based On Biochemical Oxygen Demand Plus Total Suspended Solids Strength of 0 - 450 mg/l) Meter Size Base Fee Usage Fee 3/4" Meter $14.95 2.80 per 100 CU FT 1" Meter $26.58 2.80 per 100 CU FT 1 1/2" Meter $59.80 2.80 per 100 CU FT 2" Meter $106.31 2.80 per 100 CU FT 3" Meter $239.20 2.80 per 100 CU FT 4" Meter $425.18 2.80 per 100 CU FT 6" Meter $956.80 2.80 per 100 CU FT Class 2—Medium Strength Commercial (Wastewater Strength Classification Based On Biochemical Oxygen Demand Plus Total Suspended Solids Strength of 450 - 600 mg/l) Meter Size Base Fee Usage Fee 3/4" Meter $18.69 4.23 per 100 CU FT 1" Meter $33.22 4.23 per 100 CU FT 1 1/2" Meter $74.75 4.23 per 100 CU FT 2" Meter $132.89 4.23 per 100 CU FT 3" Meter $299.00 4.23 per 100 CU FT 4" Meter $531.56 4.23 per 100 CU FT 6" Meter $1196.00 4.23 per 100 CU FT Class 3—High Strength Commercial (Wastewater Strength Classification Based On Biochemical Oxygen Demand Plus Total Suspended Solids Strength of 600 - 800 mg/l) Meter Size Base Fee Usage Fee 3/4" Meter $22.43 5.65 per 100 CU FT 1" Meter $39.87 5.65 per 100 CU FT 1 1/2" Meter $89.70 5.65 per 100 CU FT 2" Meter $159.47 5.65 per 100 CU FT 3" Meter $358.80 5.65 per 100 CU FT 4" Meter $637.87 5.65 per 100 CU FT 6" Meter $1435.20 5.65 per 100 CU FT ---PAGE BREAK--- Sewer Charges and Fees Rate Schedule Continued CITY OF JEROME, IDAHO www.ci.jerome.id.us 152 East Avenue A, Jerome, ID 83338 Phone # (208) 324-8189 Fax # (208) 324-8204 Class 4—High Strength Commercial (Wastewater Strength Classification Based On Biochemical Oxygen Demand Plus Total Suspended Solids Strength of 800 - 1,000 mg/l) Meter Size Base Fee Usage Fee 3/4" Meter $26.16 7.03 per 100 CU FT 1" Meter $46.52 7.03 per 100 CU FT 1 1/2" Meter $104.65 7.03 per 100 CU FT 2" Meter $186.04 7.03 per 100 CU FT 3" Meter $418.60 7.03 per 100 CU FT 4" Meter $744.18 7.03 per 100 CU FT 6" Meter $1674.40 7.03 per 100 CU FT Class 5—High Strength Commercial (Wastewater Strength Classification Based On Biochemical Oxygen Demand Plus Total Suspended Solids Strength of 1,000 - 1,500 mg/l) Meter Size Base Fee Usage Fee 3/4" Meter $29.90 9.55 per 100 CU FT 1" Meter $53.16 9.55 per 100 CU FT 1 1/2" Meter $119.60 9.55 per 100 CU FT 2" Meter $212.62 9.55 per 100 CU FT 3" Meter $478.40 9.55 per 100 CU FT 4" Meter $850.36 9.55 per 100 CU FT 6" Meter $1913.60 9.55 per 100 CU FT ---PAGE BREAK--- Competition and Location CITY OF JEROME, IDAHO www.ci.jerome.id.us 152 East Avenue A, Jerome, ID 83338 Phone # (208) 324-8189 I nterstate 84 is the main artery of commerce across the State of Idaho, linking the Midwest and Eastern United States with the Pacific Northwest. Exits along all interstates have become hubs of economic activity for the local communities, increasing job growth and improving amenities to rural areas. Vacant land is available at all three Jerome interstate exits and are already serviced with power, sewer, water, gas, and fiber optic lines. Along with the interstate, Jerome is a corridor for thousands of recreationists en route to Sun Valley for skiing, hiking, and other outdoor opportunities. ---PAGE BREAK--- Community Information CITY OF JEROME, IDAHO www.ci.jerome.id.us 152 East Avenue A, Jerome, ID 83338 Phone # (208) 324-8189 Fax # (208) 324-8204 J erome is a community as rich in diversity as the landscapes that surrounds it. With more than 22,000 people in the greater Jerome area, the City continues to grow and expand in terms of both its size and economy. The building department has also seen more requests for commercial buildings for both professional and retail development. Even with relatively low une ployment, Jerome is seeing continued business growth. After a slow year in 2013 The City of Jerome has returned to better than average commercial permits issued and we are on track in 2015 to exceed the permits issued in 2014. Halfway through 2015 the City of Jerome has already issued as many residential permits as the full year in 2014. This growth has sparked more interest in the City of Jerome. With many businesses considering Jerome for future location and the wide variety of new housing opportunities, it is projected that the City’s population will continue to grow throughout the foreseeable future. Jerome is an attractive location for prospective businesses and families. Businesses are attracted t o J e rome because of the stability of existing, well-established businesses, convenient transporta- tion systems, the quality of prospective employees, and the cooperation they receive from local organizations, and government. People are attracted to Jerome because of its way -of-life, friendly residents, education systems, lower than average crime rates, and our small town feel. been working diligently with different groups in the region to expand the economic base and become less dependent on a single sector. a vision for the future that adequately anticipates the needs of our community’s future citizens, well in advance of their arrivals. In an effort to promote and improve the public’s health and safety, Jerome needs to focus on the future. Our City Council has made steps in this direction they believe to be the appropriate path. T playing in the community today will determine the future success of Jerome. By working to- gether, Jerome will become the Gem of the Gem State and the Magic of Magic Valley. ---PAGE BREAK--- Contact Information CITY OF JEROME, IDAHO www.ci.jerome.id.us 152 East Avenue A, Jerome, ID 83338 Phone # (208) 324-8189 Fax # (208) 324-8204 City Hall: [PHONE REDACTED] Public Works: [PHONE REDACTED] Engineering: [PHONE REDACTED] Waterworks: [PHONE REDACTED] Library: [PHONE REDACTED] Police Department: [PHONE REDACTED] Fire Department: [PHONE REDACTED] Building Department: [PHONE REDACTED] Economic Develoment: [PHONE REDACTED] Planning and Zoning: [PHONE REDACTED] County Clerk’s Office [PHONE REDACTED] County Sheriff’s Office [PHONE REDACTED] County Planning and Zoning [PHONE REDACTED] County Assessor [PHONE REDACTED] For more information contact the City of Jerome: Mike Williams City Administrator 152 E Ave A Jerome, ID 83338 [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED]