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Palmer, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Grundy County County
Palmer, TN
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 $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,535. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 246 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palmer is $86,500 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,112. Median rent is $573/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Palmer reports 469 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 23% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,816/100K.
Education
2.6% of adults in Palmer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below the national average). 71.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palmer has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.