Palmer, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Grundy County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
734
Population
149/sq mi density
$41,250
Median Income
$15,535 per capita
$86,500
Home Value
$138,312 Zillow
$573
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,500 home value, $573/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Palmer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.7 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Grundy County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (THA) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 34.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 98.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
Palmer has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.8") and October the driest (3.9").