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Palmer, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Pocahontas County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
114
Population
271/sq mi density
$60,625
Median Income
$46,770 per capita
$36,500
Home Value
$131,540 Zillow
47°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
130
Violent Crime/100K
584 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$60,625 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$36,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
130 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Palmer experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 38.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,239 ft (378 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 271/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6301°N, 94.5985°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pocahontas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Dodge Regional (FOD) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in |
Palmer has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.7").