At a Glance
Median Income
$27,418
$9,205 per capita
Home Value
$52,500
Zillow: $314,419
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,587/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
50.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
46.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
308 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Palmer a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Palmer residents earn a median household income of $27,418 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $9,205. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 46.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,919 business establishments, including 344 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Palmer is $52,500 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $314,419. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Palmer reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,587/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
4.5% of adults in Palmer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
50.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palmer has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,606
Median Age20.4 yrs
Density521/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$27,418
Per Capita$9,205
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty46.6%
County GDP$10,768M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
Housing
A+
Home Value$52,500
Rent
Ownership89.6%
Zillow$314,419
Housing Units851
Rent Burden21.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,587/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary192/100K
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death7,453/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain40.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation462 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+50.8%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Palmer was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 344 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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