Nebraska · Metropolitan Area
Palmer is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 446. Residents earn $54,861 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Palmer receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Palmer offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Palmer is $54,861, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Palmer is $102,900, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $785 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Palmer experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches, including 22.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,861 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,888 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,105 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,323 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 275 |
| County GDP | $554M |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 27 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,300 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.18% |
| Commute Time | 31.0 min |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |
| Census Median | $102,900 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $299,438 |
| $/Sq Ft | $103 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.8% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $785 |
| 33% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,300 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.18% |
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.7% |
| Depression | 19.4% |
| Mental Distress | 16.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,240/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 51.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 51.7°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.3 inches |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 22.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,795 ft (547 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 842/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2225°N, 98.2598°W |
| County FIPS | 31121 |
Winner: Republican by 65 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.2% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 842/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Retail Stores | 27 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 31.0 min |
| Work from Home | 4.2% |