At a Glance
Median Income
$26,615
$53,462 per capita
Violent Crime
832/100K
1,830/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
71.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
25.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Palmetto Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Palmetto's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Palmetto a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Palmetto residents earn a median household income of $26,615 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $53,462. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,100 business establishments, including 117 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Palmetto reports 832 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 119% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,830/100K.
Education
22.3% of adults in Palmetto hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
71.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Palmetto has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population127
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density143/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$26,615
Per Capita$53,462
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$3,178M
Avg Weekly Wage$906
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership50.6%
Zillow$77,942
Housing Units122
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent832/100K
Property1,830/100K
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes15.8%
Smoking25.4%
Heart Disease8.1%
Premature Death16,089/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain61.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation35 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+71.8%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute21 min
Broadband79.0%
Internet Speed141 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Palmetto was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 141 Mbps.
There are 117 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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