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Palmer, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Grundy County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
734
Population
149/sq mi density
$41,250
Median Income
$15,535 per capita
$86,500
Home Value
$134,112 Zillow
$573
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
469
Violent Crime/100K
1,816 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,500 home value, $573/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
469 violent crimes/100K (23% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Palmer experiences four distinct seasons with 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.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 35°F (2°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.8 in |
Palmer has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 35°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.9").