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Palmer, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Merrick County County
Palmer, NE
At a Glance
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)
Is Palmer a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Palmer residents earn a median household income of $54,861 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,888. The unemployment rate stands at 0.3% (92% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 275 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palmer is $102,900 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $299,438. Median rent is $785/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Safety & Crime
Palmer reports 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,714/100K.
Education
17.2% of adults in Palmer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palmer has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.