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Palmer, IL
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Palmer, IL
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 $52,917 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,261. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palmer is $80,400 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $124,169. Median rent is $744/month, with 19.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.
Safety & Crime
Palmer reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 751/100K.
Education
6.2% of adults in Palmer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palmer has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.