Jerome (Twin Falls, Buhl, Kimberly: crime rate, schools, property taxes)

[Gramz]

We are planning a move soon and would appreciate your thoughts on Jerome. We are planning to retire.

[mejaka]

I grew up there, although I haven't lived there for years. It's a bedroom community to Twin Falls, small, fairly quiet, strong Hispanic contingent (which has really grown since I left), strong LDS contingent.

I loved growing up there. I can answer specific questions, probably.

[Anchorless]

Enjoy the smell of dairy, high winds, and (small town) urban blight?

[Sage of Sagle]

Originally Posted by Anchorless

Enjoy the smell of dairy, high winds, and (small town) urban blight?

Gramz,

Anchorless is our resident pessimist, but if you ask him to elaborate he will give you more information in a "glass half empty" sort of way. But you may not want to discount his comments right away, since he normally has lots of informational resources from which he has formed his views.

In fact, to fully answer Gramz' questions...can you please elaborate on your dim view of this town?

[Anchorless]

Originally Posted by Sage of Sagle

Gramz,

Anchorless is our resident pessimist, but if you ask him to elaborate he will give you more information in a "glass half empty" sort of way. But you may not want to discount his comments right away, since he normally has lots of informational resources from which he has formed his views.

In fact, to fully answer Gramz' questions...can you please elaborate on your dim view of this town?

Have you been to Jerome?

The northside of the Snake River Canyon is the center of Idaho's dairy industry. From outside of Bliss through Wendell to Jerome there are many, many dairies. For most of the year it smells like dairy - that's just the way it is. You get the smell and all that comes with the dairy industry.

I can't see the appeal to Jerome. I mean, it's close to Twin Falls, and it has a Walmart, and I'd imagine housing is cheap. But it's (generally speaking) a very poor community with little or no small town charm (nice downtown, nice tree lined streets, whatever). It's in the middle of the high desert, subject to winds, cooler weather than Twin Falls, and no scenic appeal.

If you're interested in the Magic Valley area but you're not so hot on Twin Falls, I'd check out Buhl, Kimberly, and Shoshone, and skip Jerome, Wendell, Bliss, and Filer.

And as far as citing informational sources, I have family in the entire Magic Valley, and I've spent a great deal of time there.

[Sage of Sagle]

There ya go. See, good info for you!

[Gramz]

Originally Posted by Anchorless

Have you been to Jerome?

The northside of the Snake River Canyon is the center of Idaho's dairy industry. From outside of Bliss through Wendell to Jerome there are many, many dairies. For most of the year it smells like dairy - that's just the way it is. You get the smell and all that comes with the dairy industry.

I can't see the appeal to Jerome. I mean, it's close to Twin Falls, and it has a Walmart, and I'd imagine housing is cheap. But it's (generally speaking) a very poor community with little or no small town charm (nice downtown, nice tree lined streets, whatever). It's in the middle of the high desert, subject to winds, cooler weather than Twin Falls, and no scenic appeal.

If you're interested in the Magic Valley area but you're not so hot on Twin Falls, I'd check out Buhl, Kimberly, and Shoshone, and skip Jerome, Wendell, Bliss, and Filer.

And as far as citing informational sources, I have family in the entire Magic Valley, and I've spent a great deal of time there.

Thanks for the good info....appreciate your comments.

[j-town homegirl]

As a born and bred citizen of Jerome, Idaho, I couldn't help myself in commenting a bit about the good things that are happening here! Yes, I do agree that there is a bit of dairy smell around the area, but if you mix in the scent of the cheese plant, it's almost like smelling a cheeseburger all the time. Don't forget the newly updated waste water treatment plant that gives a whiff of the locale on breezy days. We have taco trucks on every corner, as well as a large variety of mexican bakeries, clothing stores, video stores, and bars. As wonderful as THAT all sounds, we do have several fast food restaraunts to treat yourself to, however no nice sit-down restaraunts with the exception of China Village and Idaho Pizza (by the way, MMMM MMMM MMM to those places...DO go there, I dare ya!). We just had 2 brand-new schools built, which took about 20 years to pass bonds to build, AND we are building a brand new senior-citizens center this year that only took one voting cycle to pass. Don't forget that we have the highest property taxes in the valley, that is because we are so much better than every other town in the valley. We have a Walmart here so there is always 24/7 entertainment. How could you STOP yourself from moving here, I wonder??

[tararue1017]

Originally Posted by Gramz

We are planning a move soon and would appreciate your thoughts on Jerome. We are planning to retire.

I live in Twin Falls and have lived in the area for about 17 years and I would never recommend anyone live in Jerome let alone visit there. I only go there is I absolutely have to and hate every minute I am there. It is over run by illegal immigrants and it shows in every corner of the place. Just wanted you to know before making such a huge move. Crime rate is very high and teen pregnancy rate is among the highest in the country as well as drugs and gangs.

[tararue1017]

On another note. I would check out Hagerman if you are looking to retire. It is a very small town but absolutley beautiful about a half hour drive from Twin. Or you can check out the North side of Buhl which is on the South side of Hagerman so you would be closer to a little bit bigger town but not so far from Twin Falls. Does that make sense? I am 27 and love this area between Buhl and Hagerman there is beautiful scenery and hot springs as well as rivers to fish in and LOTS of area to explore with four wheelers or boat. Really what ever you have you can find a use for in this area I am talking about. Hope this helps a little. Whatever you do avoid Jerome at all costs.