Indiana · Metropolitan Area
Palmyra is a small town in Indiana with a population of 1,271. Residents earn $49,821 per year, which is 34% below the national average.
Based on current data, Palmyra receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Palmyra offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Palmyra is $49,821, 34% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 11.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Palmyra is $143,500, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $717 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Palmyra enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $49,821 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,623 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $846 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,485 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.3% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 488 |
| County GDP | $1,000M |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Healthcare | 60 |
| Retail | 75 |
| Manufacturing | 30 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,609 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.82% |
| Commute Time | 37.2 min |
| Work from Home | 12.2% |
| Census Median | $143,500 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $227,254 |
| Median List Price | $188,000 |
| Median List Price | $188,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $172 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 103.9% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $717 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,609 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.82% |
| Obesity | 42.6% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.6% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% |
| Depression | 27.1% |
| Mental Distress | 19.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.9% |
| Premature Death | 13,005/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 32.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.0 inches |
| 34% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 769 ft (234 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,059/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4084°N, 86.1091°W |
| County FIPS | 18175 |
Winner: Republican by 54.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.2% |
| 76% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,059/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Restaurants | 33 |
| Retail Stores | 75 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 37.2 min |
| Work from Home | 12.2% |