Jerome County, ID

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2019 Population

23,730

1.28% 1-year growth

US Senator

Mike Crapo

Republican Party

US Senator

Jim Risch

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

32.7

0% 1-year change

2019 Poverty Rate

19%

5.68% 1-year increase

2019 Median Household Income

$52,921

7.33% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$164,600

6.47% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

11,055

4.22% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Jerome County, ID had a population of 23.7k people with a median age of 32.7 and a median household income of $52,921. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Jerome County, ID grew from 23,431 to 23,730, a 1.28% increase and its median household income grew from $49,306 to $52,921, a 7.33% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jerome County, ID are White (Non-Hispanic) (61.5%), White (Hispanic) (31.9%), Other (Hispanic) (2.57%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.09%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.628%). 0% of the households in Jerome County, ID speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

86.2% of the residents in Jerome County, ID are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Jerome County, ID are Academy di Firenze (17 degrees awarded in 2019).

In 2019, the median property value in Jerome County, ID was $164,600, and the homeownership rate was 64.9%. Most people in Jerome County, ID drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Jerome County, ID was 2 cars per household.

Jerome County, ID borders Cassia County, ID, Gooding County, ID, Lincoln County, ID, Minidoka County, ID, and Twin Falls County, ID.

United States Idaho Twin Falls, ID

Diversity

Jerome County, ID is home to a population of 23.7k people, from which 86.2% are citizens. As of 2019, 61.9% of Jerome County, ID residents were born outside of the country (14.7k people).

In 2019, there were 1.93 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (14.6k people) in Jerome County, ID than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.57k White (Hispanic) and 610 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jerome County, ID

White (Non-Hispanic)
14.6k ± 6
White (Hispanic)
7.57k ± 344
Other (Hispanic)
610 ± 272

36.1%

Hispanic Population

8.57k people

36.1% of the people in Jerome County, ID are hispanic (8.57k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jerome County, ID as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

61.9%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

14.7k people

15.6%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

3.65k people

As of 2019, 61.9% of Jerome County, ID residents (14.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jerome County, ID was 15.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jerome County, ID compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.9

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.5

In 2019, the median age of all people in Jerome County, ID was 32.7. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 30, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 38. But people in Jerome County, ID are getting staying the same age. In 2018, the average age of all Jerome County, ID residents was 33.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Idaho.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
49,740 ± 5,396 people
Canada
5,125 ± 1,755 people
Philippines
3,549 ± 1,461 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Idaho was Mexico, the natal country of 49,740 Idaho residents, followed by Canada with 5,125 and Philippines with 3,549.

Citizenship

86.2%

2019 Citizenship

87.1%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 86.2% of Jerome County, ID residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Jerome County, ID was 87.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jerome County, ID compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
351 ± 96
Gulf War (2001-)
178 ± 83
Gulf War (1990s)
172 ± 95

Jerome County, ID has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.97 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Idaho. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Idaho, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Idaho.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Idaho (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Idaho.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Idaho. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Idaho.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Idaho across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Jerome County, ID is $52,921. In 2019, the tract with the highest median household income in Jerome County, ID was Census Tract 9705 with a value of $66,755, followed by Census Tract 9702 and Census Tract 9703, with respective values of $49,364 and $48,188.

Males in Idaho have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $41,461. The income inequality in Idaho (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Jerome County, ID employs 11.1k people. The largest industries in Jerome County, ID are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (2,290 people), Manufacturing (1,704 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,216 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($52,721), Utilities ($52,679), and Construction ($42,128).

Wages

Median Household Income

$52,921

2019 value

± $1,963

7.33%

1 Year Growth

± 6.13%

Households in Jerome County, ID have a median annual income of $52,921, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $49,306 in 2018, which represents a 7.33% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Jerome County, ID compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Idaho.

$58,781

Average Male Salary in Idaho

± $2,394

$41,461

Average Female Salary in Idaho

± $1,816

In 2019, full-time male employees in Idaho made 1.42 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Idaho by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Idaho.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Idaho

Asian
$46,302 ± $10,512
White
$44,466 ± $1,472
American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$38,846 ± $45,634

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Idaho workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.04 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Idaho.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Idaho by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Jerome County, ID is from Idaho.

0.466

2019 Wage GINI in Idaho

0.468

2018 Wage GINI in Idaho

In 2019, the income inequality in Idaho was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.342% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Idaho was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Idaho in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Idaho across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9705
Census Tract 9702
Census Tract 9703

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Jerome County, ID was Census Tract 9705 with a value of $66,755, followed by Census Tract 9702 and Census Tract 9703, with respective values of $49,364 and $48,188.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Jerome County, ID colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 6 - 11

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

19% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jerome County, ID (4.48k out of 23.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males < 5.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
4,142 ± 450
Hispanic
2,362 ± 367
Other
99 ± 115

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jerome County, ID is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

11.1k

2019 Value

± 735

4.22%

1 Year growth

± 9.1%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Jerome County, ID grew at a rate of 4.22%, from 10.6k employees to 11.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jerome County, ID, are Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (1,751 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,190 people), and Management Occupations (972 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jerome County, ID.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Jerome County, ID, by number of employees, are Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (1,751 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,190 people), and Management Occupations (972 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Jerome County, ID has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (24.3 times higher than expected), Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (1.69 times), and Transportation Occupations (1.6 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Jerome County, ID, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($70,556), Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations ($65,568), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations ($53,542).

Industries

Employment by Industries

11.1k

2019 Value

± 735

4.22%

1 Year growth

± 9.1%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Jerome County, ID grew at a rate of 4.22%, from 10.6k employees to 11.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jerome County, ID, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (2,290 people), Manufacturing (1,704 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,216 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jerome County, ID, though some of these residents may live in Jerome County, ID and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Jerome County, ID, by number of employees, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (2,290 people), Manufacturing (1,704 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,216 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Jerome County, ID has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (17.5 times higher than expected), Manufacturing (1.54 times), and Transportation & Warehousing (1.4 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Jerome County, ID, by median earnings, are Wholesale Trade ($52,721), Utilities ($52,679), and Construction ($42,128).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Idaho to other states, or from other states to Idaho.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Idaho product (by dollars) was Other foodstuffs with $11.7B, followed by Electronics ($5.17B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($4.72B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Idaho products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Idaho.

$61.3B

2018 Value in Idaho

$127B

Projected 2045 Value in Idaho

108% growth

In 2018, total outbound Idaho trade was $61.3B. This is expected to increase 108% to $127B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Idaho trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Idaho to other states, or from other states to Idaho.

Most Common Trade Partners

Washington
$8.04B
California
$4.37B
Oregon
$2.87B

In 2018, the top outbound Idaho domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $8.04B, followed by California with $4.37B and Oregon and $2.87B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Idaho shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Jerome County, ID went to Donald J. Trump with 68.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (19.7%), followed by Other (11.5%). The most partisan county was Idaho County, ID with 78.2% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are the senators currently representing the state of Idaho. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Idaho is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (68.8%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (19.7%)
Democratic Party
Other (11.5%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Idaho went to Donald J. Trump with 68.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (19.7%), followed by Other (11.5%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Idaho for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Idaho.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Jerome County, ID

68.8% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Idaho

Idaho County, ID
78.2% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Owyhee County, ID
77.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Lewis County, ID
75.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Idaho was Idaho County, ID with 78.2% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Idaho colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Idaho

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Idaho.

Mike Crapo

Senator from Idaho

Assumed office on January 3, 1999

Jim Risch

Senator from Idaho

Assumed office on January 3, 2009

Mike Crapo and Jim Risch are the senators currently representing Idaho.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Idaho over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Idaho

Idaho is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Idaho have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Jerome County, ID awarded 17 degrees. The student population of Jerome County, ID is skewed towards women, with 1 male students and 15 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Jerome County, ID are White (13 and 76.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (4 and 23.5%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Black or African American (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Jerome County, ID by number of degrees awarded are Academy di Firenze (17 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Jerome County, ID are General Cosmetology (6 and 35.3%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (6 and 35.3%), and Barbering (4 and 23.5%).

Concentrations

Most Common

Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist
6 degree-majorss awarded
Nail Specialist & Manicurist
1 degree-majorss awarded
Other Teacher Education & Professional Development
0 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Jerome County, ID was Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist with 6 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Jerome County, ID according to their major.

Universities

Academy di Firenze

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

17 degrees awarded

In 2019, the Jerome County, ID institution with the largest number of graduating students was Academy di Firenze with 17 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

Degrees Awarded to Men

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 0 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Jerome County, ID, which is 0 times less than the 17 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Jerome County, ID by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
13 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4 degrees awarded
Asian
0 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Jerome County, ID was White students. These 13 degrees mean that there were 3.25 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 4 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Jerome County, ID was $164,600 in 2019, which is 0.684 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $154,600 to $164,600, a 6.47% increase. The homeownership rate in Jerome County, ID is 64.9%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Jerome County, ID have an average commute time of 17.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jerome County, ID is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$164,600

2019 Median

± $8,940

$154,600

2018 Median

± $8,859

In 2019, the median property value in Jerome County, ID grew to to $164,600 from the previous year's value of $154,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Jerome County, ID compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jerome County, ID the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$52,921

Median Household Income

± $1,963

8.02k

Number of Households

± 581

In 2019, the median household income of the 8.02k households in Jerome County, ID grew to $52,921 from the previous year's value of $49,306.

The following chart displays the households in Jerome County, ID distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Jerome County, ID distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Jerome County, ID the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

64.9%

2019 Homeownership

63.9%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 64.9% of the housing units in Jerome County, ID were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 63.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Jerome County, ID compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

17.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jerome County, ID have a shorter commute time (17.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 0.859% of the workforce in Jerome County, ID have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jerome County, ID compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (79.5%)
Carpooled (12.2%)
Worked At Home (3.69%)

In 2019, 79.5% of workers in Jerome County, ID drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.2%) and those who worked at home (3.69%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Jerome County, ID distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Jerome County, ID have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

81.4% of the population of Jerome County, ID has health coverage, with 39.3% on employee plans, 18.5% on Medicaid, 9.91% on Medicare, 13.1% on non-group plans, and 0.606% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Idaho was $6,927 in 2014. This is a 5.07% increase from the previous year ($6,593).

Primary care physicians in Jerome County, ID see 2668 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.64% increase from the previous year (2625 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3487 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 4882 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Owyhee County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (15.5%). Additionally, Owyhee County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (40.2%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,668 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jerome County, ID

Primary care physicians in Jerome County, ID see an average of 2,668 patients per year. This represents a 1.64% increase from the previous year (2,625 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Jerome County, ID in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Idaho.

$6,927

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Idaho

$3,560

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,069

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,737

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Idaho (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.07%, from $6,593 to $6,927.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

18.6%

Uninsured

39.3%

Employer Coverage

18.5%

Medicaid

9.91%

Medicare

13.1%

Non-Group

0.606%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jerome County, ID declined by 5.26% from 19.7% to 18.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Jerome County, ID changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.