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Palmer, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Pocahontas County County
Palmer, IA
At a Glance
How Palmer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palmer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Palmer a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Palmer residents earn a median household income of $60,625 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,770. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 265 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palmer is $36,500 , 87% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,540. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Safety & Crime
Palmer reports 130 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 584/100K.
Education
12.0% of adults in Palmer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 70.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palmer has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.