Palm Grove, Turks and Caicos Islands

Turks and Caicos Islands

Palm Grove is a small town in Turks and Caicos Islands with a population of 664. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

3.5 /5.0

B+ Good

664 Population 99/sq mi density

16 ft Elevation 5 meters

80°F Avg Temperature 27°C

28.6 in Annual Rain

America / Grand Turk Timezone

$35,470 Median Income

B+

Overall

3.5 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.3 / 5.0

$35,470 median income, 4.8% unemployment

Affordability

4.1 / 5.0

$800/mo rent

Education

3.2 / 5.0

28.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Median Income $35,470

53% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 28.0%

17% lower than US avg

Median Rent $800

31% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 26.8%

16% lower than US avg

Unemployment 4.8%

32% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.5%

96% lower than US avg

People

Population664

Median Age35.0 yrs

Density99/mi²

Male / Female50% / 50%

Economy

Median Income$35,470

Per Capita$35,470

Unemployment4.8%

Poverty0.5%

Housing

Home ValueN/A

Rent$800

Ownership50.0%

Health

Obesity26.8%

UninsuredN/A

Smoking9.8%

Depression13.5%

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)

AQI9 (Good)

Rain28.6 in/yr

Sunny Days284/yr

Elevation16 ft (5 m)

Education

Bachelor's+28.0%

High School+97.0%

Community

CommuteN/A

Broadband96.3%

Population	664
Population Density	99 / sq mi
Elevation	16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates	21.4521°, -71.1435°
Timezone	America/Grand_Turk
Country	🇹🇨 Turks and Caicos Islands
Average Temperature	80°F (27°C)
January Average	76°F (25°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation	28.6 inches (726 mm)
Annual Snowfall	0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income	$35,470
Median Age	35.0 years

Is Palm Grove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Palm Grove receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Palm Grove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Palm Grove is $35,470, 53% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability.

Education

28.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Palm Grove has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F. Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 284 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 9.

Palm Grove has a population of 664 with a density of 99 people per square mile, spread across 6.7 square miles. The median age is 35.0 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 50% female and 50.1% male. 17.5% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 88.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

664

Total Population

People / sq mi

35.0yrs

Median Age

10% below US avg

6.7mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.1%

Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Palm Grove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Palm Grove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Palm Grove is $35,470, which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,470. The unemployment rate is 4.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 70, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living.

Income: Palm Grove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$35,470
	53% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$35,470

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	4.8%
	32% above US avg
Poverty Rate	0.5%
	96% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	70.00 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $800 (31% below the national average of $1,163). 50.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$800
	31% below US avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	50.0%
Owner-Occupied	50.0%
Renter-Occupied	50.0%

Property Tax

In Palm Grove, 26.8% of adults are obese, below the national rate of 32.1%. 5.8% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). 26.4% have high blood pressure. 9.8% are current smokers (below the 14.0% national rate). 10.9% report binge drinking. 79.9% are physically inactive, above the national average. 13.5% report depression (below the 20.0% national average).

Health Metrics: Palm Grove vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	26.8%
	16% below US avg
Diabetes	5.8%
High Blood Pressure	26.4%
COPD	0.0%
Kidney Disease	0.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	9.8%
	30% below US avg
Binge Drinking	10.9%
Physical Inactivity	79.9%
Depression	13.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	88.0%

Food & Exercise

Palm Grove has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 284 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 9 / among the cleanest air in the country. 93% of days have good air quality. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	79.9°F
	48% above US avg
January Average	76°F (25°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	16 ft (5 m)
Area	6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density	99/sq mi
Coordinates	21.4521°N, 71.1435°W
Timezone	America/Grand_Turk

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.6"

25% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 4.69"

Driest Month (Mar) 1.22"

Air Quality

AQI Median	9.0
Rating	Good
Good Days %	93.2%

Earthquake History

11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Sep 22, 2003	59 km NNE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic	M4.5	145 km	10 km
Sep 30, 2003	49 km NNE of Luperón, Dominican Republic	M4.3	131 km	10 km
Oct 24, 2003	64 km NNE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic	M4.3	142 km	10 km
Feb 4, 2004	105 km NNE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic	M4.3	142 km	25 km
Jul 8, 2004	69 km NNW of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic	M4.2	142 km	27 km
Jul 11, 2020	38 km NNE of Luperón, Dominican Republic	M4.1	143 km	10 km
Apr 16, 2016	112 km NNE of Saint-Louis du Nord, Haiti	M4.1	144 km	10 km
Oct 21, 2003	144 km N of Cabrera, Dominican Republic	M4.1	146 km	10 km
Apr 19, 2004	68 km NNE of Luperón, Dominican Republic	M4.0	128 km	25 km
May 30, 2022	266 km E of Abraham’s Bay, Bahamas	M4.0	118 km	10 km
Jun 12, 2003	149 km N of Cabrera, Dominican Republic	M3.8	149 km	10 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Hurricane History

23 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 5.

Year	Name	Category	Max Wind	Closest
2025	Erin	Category 4	138 mph	174 km
2024	Ernesto	Category 1	86 mph	269 km
2024	Oscar	Category 1	86 mph	7 km
2022	Fiona	Category 4	138 mph	7 km
2020	Isaias	Category 1	81 mph	165 km
2017	Irma	Category 5	167 mph	62 km
2017	Maria	Category 3	127 mph	46 km
2011	Irene	Category 3	121 mph	78 km
2010	Earl	Category 4	132 mph	214 km
2010	Tomas	Category 1	81 mph	275 km
2008	Ike	Category 4	132 mph	42 km
2008	Hanna	Category 1	86 mph	126 km
2004	Frances	Category 4	144 mph	66 km
1999	Floyd	Category 4	155 mph	254 km
1998	Bonnie	Category 3	115 mph	168 km
1998	Georges	Category 1	81 mph	285 km
1996	Hortense	Category 4	132 mph	59 km
1996	Bertha	Category 3	115 mph	100 km
1995	Marilyn	Category 2	98 mph	290 km
1989	Hugo	Category 2	104 mph	292 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026). Sorted by year, then category.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	76°F (25°C)	2.2 in	Coldest
February	76°F (25°C)	1.5 in
March	77°F (25°C)	1.2 in	Driest
April	78°F (26°C)	1.6 in
May	80°F (27°C)	2.3 in
June	82°F (28°C)	1.6 in
July	83°F (28°C)	1.6 in
August	84°F (29°C)	2.0 in	Warmest
September	83°F (28°C)	2.9 in
October	82°F (28°C)	3.7 in
November	79°F (26°C)	4.7 in	Wettest
December	77°F (25°C)	3.3 in

Palm Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and March the driest (1.2").

28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17% below the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. 96.3% of households have broadband internet access.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	28.0%
	17% below US avg
High School+	97.0%

B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

Population Density	99/sq mi
Total Area	6.7 sq mi

Services

Broadband Access	96.3%

Commute & Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions About Palm Grove

What is the population of Palm Grove?

Palm Grove has a population of 664 residents and is located in Turks and Caicos Islands. The population density is 99 people per square mile, spread across 6.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 35.0 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 50% female and 50.1% male.

Is Palm Grove expensive to live in?

Palm Grove is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 70 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $35,470, 53% below the national average of $75,149. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, below the national average of $1,163.

What is the weather like in Palm Grove?

Palm Grove has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 28.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 9.

How is the job market in Palm Grove?

Palm Grove has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.8%, near the national average of 3.6%.

How much does housing cost in Palm Grove?

For renters, the median monthly rent is $800. The homeownership rate is 50.0%.

How are the schools in Palm Grove?

28.0% of adults in Palm Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school.

How healthy is Palm Grove?

The obesity rate in Palm Grove is 26.8% (below the national rate of 32.1%). 9.8% of adults are smokers. 79.9% are physically inactive. 13.5% of residents report depression.

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