At a Glance
Median Income
$63,542
$27,914 per capita
Home Value
$62,500
Zillow: $112,863
Median Rent
$750/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.8%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
20.0%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
21.7% smoking rate
How Palestine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palestine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Palestine a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Palestine residents earn a median household income of $63,542 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,914. The unemployment rate stands at 20.0% (456% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,354 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palestine is $62,500 , 78% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,863. Median rent is $750/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Education
0.8% of adults in Palestine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(98% below the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palestine has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population177
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density1,180/mi²
Male / Female40% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$63,542
Per Capita$27,914
Unemployment20.0%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$3,389M
Avg Weekly Wage$970
Housing
A+
Home Value$62,500
Rent$750
Ownership57.7%
Zillow$112,863
Housing Units100
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking21.7%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death9,154/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.3 in/yr
Elevation1,111 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+0.8%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute30 min
Broadband54.9%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Palestine was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.