Palmer, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Ellis County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,449
Population
521/sq mi density
$87,379
Median Income
$29,376 per capita
$203,400
Home Value
$322,524 Zillow
$1,709
Median Rent
21.0% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
38
Violent Crime/100K
269 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$87,379 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$203,400 home value, $1,709/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
38 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Palmer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 462 ft (141 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 521/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4251°N, 96.6671°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ellis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dallas Love Field (DAL) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 89.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0466 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 5.1 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in |
Palmer has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 47°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (2.0").