At a Glance
Median Income
$46,250
$27,019 per capita
Median Rent
$563/mo
11.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
214/100K
2,563/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.7%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
302 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Palmer a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Palmer residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,019. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 294 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Palmer reports 214 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,563/100K.
Education
24.7% of adults in Palmer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palmer has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population138
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density445/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans95.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$27,019
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$293M
Avg Weekly Wage$757
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$563
Ownership62.1%
Zillow$187,179
Housing Units71
Rent Burden11.5%
Crime
F
Violent214/100K
Property2,563/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,165/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain32.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,334 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.7%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute16 min
Broadband58.0%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Palmer was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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