Jerome Ghost Town
Gove County, Kansas38.7472, -100.5272
Can you visit?
Likely private land
Private or unlisted land · Ask the owner first
- Nearest town
- 27 miScott City, KS
- Mild months
- Apr–Oct5 of 12
- Elevation
- 2,510 ft765 m
Jerome is a former settlement in Gove County, Kansas, listed among the ghost towns of Kansas. It lies at about 2,510 feet above sea level.
On the map
- Private or unlisted
Star: Jerome. Dots: other ghost towns within 40 miles, colored by land manager. Squares: towns over 1,000 people. Rings are straight-line distance. Live map: © OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles, OpenStreetMap contributors.
The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Scott City, KS, about 27 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Wichita, KS, 187 miles away.
Ghost towns nearby
- Hackberry17 mi north
- Cyrus19 mi west
- Alanthus20 mi east
- Banner25 mi northeast
- Bosna32 mi northeast
- Wilcox34 mi east
- Phelps39 mi northeast
- Nonchalanta39 mi southeast
Distances are straight lines. Roads to ruins are often dirt, and a 20-mile hop can take an hour.
Who owns the land
Private or unlisted land
The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road.
The point is the town location from Wikidata, and the land record is from PAD-US 3.0 (USGS). Ruins can spread past that point, and land changes hands faster than the database. How we read PAD-US.
Weather by month
Mild months here run April to June, September to October, judging by NOAA normals from Healy. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from October to April.
NOAA 1991–2020 normals from the Healy station (USC00143554), 11 miles away. About 22.4 inches of precipitation a year.
Facts
| Location | Gove County, Kansas |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38.74722, -100.52722 |
| Elevation | 2,510 ft (765 m) |
| Also known as | Jerome, Kansas |
| Sources | Wikidata Q48850241 · Wikipedia article |
Questions
Where is Jerome ghost town?
In Gove County, Kansas, at 38.7472, -100.5272. The closest town with more than 1,000 people is Scott City, KS, about 27 miles southwest in a straight line. The nearest city over 50,000 is Wichita, KS, 187 miles away.
Can you visit Jerome?
Likely private land. The point we have for this town is not on any public or protected parcel in PAD-US, the national map of public land. That usually means private land. Ruins on private land are off limits without the owner's permission, even when no fence or sign is visible. Look from the public road.
When is the best time to visit Jerome?
Mild months here run April to June, September to October, judging by NOAA normals from Healy. June to August bring 10 or more days at 90°F and up; snow is normal from October to April.
Are there other ghost towns near Jerome?
Yes. Hackberry (17 mi), Cyrus (19 mi), Alanthus (20 mi), Banner (25 mi).
