At a Glance
Median Income
$36,250
$27,837 per capita
Home Value
$87,500
Zillow: $263,854
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
10.2%
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
20.1% smoking rate
How Palisade Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palisade's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Palisade a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Palisade residents earn a median household income of $36,250 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,837. The unemployment rate stands at 10.2% (183% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 476 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palisade is $87,500 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,854. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
6.4% of adults in Palisade hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palisade has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population135
Median Age61.3 yrs
Density199/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans24.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$36,250
Per Capita$27,837
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$674M
Avg Weekly Wage$917
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,500
Rent
Ownership94.6%
Zillow$263,854
Housing Units81
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking20.1%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,648/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain31.9 in/yr
Elevation1,241 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute41 min
Broadband74.3%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Palisade was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.