Palmer, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Marquette County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
342
Population
580/sq mi density
$64,000
Median Income
$29,352 per capita
$74,700
Home Value
$218,521 Zillow
40°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$64,000 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,700 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Palmer has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. The area receives 196.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 40.2°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,325 ft (404 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 580/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4436°N, 87.5817°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Marquette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marquette/Sawyer Regional (MQT) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 19.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 2.6 in |
Palmer has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 14°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.2").