Palmer, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Christian County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
233
Population
233/sq mi density
$52,917
Median Income
$27,261 per capita
$80,400
Home Value
$130,833 Zillow
$744
Median Rent
19.4% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$52,917 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,400 home value, $744/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Palmer experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. The area receives 16.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-3°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 618 ft (188 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 233/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4587°N, 89.4079°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Christian County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Louis Regional (ALN) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 2.2 in |
Palmer has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (1.8").