Palmersville, TN

Tennessee

Palmersville is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 136. Residents earn $44,097 per year, which is 41% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
136 Population 47/sq mi density
$44,097 Median Income $26,182 per capita
$103,100 Home Value $194,710 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$44,097 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,100 home value
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $44,097
41% lower than US avg
Home Value $103,100
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.8%
53% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.2%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Palmersville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population136
Median Age31.4 yrs
Density47/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans76.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$44,097
Per Capita$26,182
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,407M
Commute44 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$194,710
Housing Units60

Health

Obesity38.2%
Uninsured12.5%
Smoking20.4%
Depression29.6%
Heart Disease6.3%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain53.6 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation436 ft (133 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+17.3%
School Score5.08

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute44 min
Broadband55.0%
Libraries5

Is Palmersville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Palmersville receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Palmersville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Palmersville is $44,097, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Palmersville is $103,100, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Palmersville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 299 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Palmersville has a population of 136 with a density of 47 people per square mile. The median age is 31.4 years, 19% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

136
Total Population
47
People / sq mi
31.4yrs
Median Age
19% below US avg
2.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.1%
Female 52.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Palmersville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Palmersville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Palmersville is $44,097, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 44 minutes.

Income: Palmersville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$44,097
41% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,182
Avg Weekly Wage$863
IRS Avg AGI$58,111

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)674
County GDP$1,407M

Business (County)

Restaurants65
Healthcare68
Retail105
Manufacturing26

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,121
39% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.06%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time43.7 min
Drive Alone80.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Palmersville is $103,100, 63% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $194,710.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$103,100
63% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$194,710

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$882
1 Bedroom$924
2 Bedrooms$1,118
3 Bedrooms$1,445
4 Bedrooms$1,644

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied67.3%
Housing Units60
Median Year Built1969

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,121
39% below US avg
Effective Rate2.06%
In Palmersville, 38.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 12.5% of residents lack health insurance. 20.4% are current smokers. 29.6% report depression. 26.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Palmersville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.2%
19% above US avg
Diabetes11.1%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure34.6%
Asthma10.4%
COPD8.4%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking20.4%
46% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity26.0%
Depression29.6%
Mental Distress21.0%
Physical Distress14.8%
Short Sleep40.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured12.5%
45% above US avg
Checkup Rate73.4%
Dental Visits51.8%
Premature Death11,927/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.9/10
Exercise Access25.3%
Healthcare Facilities68
Palmersville has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.6 inches. The area enjoys 299 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.6 inches
41% above US avg
Snowfall0.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation436 ft (133 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates36.4084°N, 88.5842°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS47183
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 58.4-point margin. 55.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.7%
D 20.3%

Winner: Republican by 58.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.8%
53% below US avg
High School+84.2%
Graduate Degree+17.3%
School Test Score5.08
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density47/sq mi
Total Area2.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access55.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities68
Restaurants65
Retail Stores105

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute43.7 min
Drive Alone80.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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