Tennessee
Palmer is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 734. Residents earn $41,250 per year, which is 45% below the national average.
Based on current data, Palmer receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Palmer offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Palmer is $41,250, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.6%. The poverty rate of 23.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 39 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Palmer is $86,500, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $573 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
2.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 71.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Palmer experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,250 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $15,535 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $758 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,656 |
| Unemployment | 1.6% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.3% |
| 88% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 246 |
| County GDP | $344M |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Healthcare | 17 |
| Retail | 38 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,522 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.92% |
| Commute Time | 39.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.9% |
| Census Median | $86,500 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $134,112 |
| Census Median Rent | $573 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 9.0% |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,522 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.92% |
| Obesity | 41.2% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.5% |
| Heart Disease | 7.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.1% |
| Asthma | 12.1% |
| COPD | 11.6% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.0% |
| Depression | 33.6% |
| Mental Distress | 24.3% |
| Physical Distress | 18.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 76.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.5% |
| Premature Death | 16,198/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 37.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 63.2 inches |
| 66% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,846 ft (563 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 149/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3576°N, 85.5656°W |
| County FIPS | 47061 |
Winner: Republican by 69.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 2.6% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 71.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 149/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 82.7% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Retail Stores | 38 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 39.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.9% |