At a Glance
Median Income
$64,000
$29,352 per capita
Home Value
$74,700
Zillow: $218,521
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
14.5% smoking rate
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+
3.7 / 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 $64,000 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,352. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,762 business establishments, including 184 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palmer is $74,700 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,521. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
14.8% of adults in Palmer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palmer has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Data Overview
People
Population342
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density580/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,000
Per Capita$29,352
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,597M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,051
Housing
A+
Home Value$74,700
Rent
Ownership91.5%
Zillow$218,521
Housing Units157
Rent Burden32.4%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,011/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain36.7 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation1,325 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute30 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed106 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Palmer was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Marquette/Sawyer Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 106 Mbps.
There are 184 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.