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Palmyra, IN
Full City Profile · Indiana · Washington County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,271
Population
1,059/sq mi density
$49,821
Median Income
$22,623 per capita
$143,500
Home Value
$227,254 Zillow
$717
Median Rent
36.1% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
290 sunny days/yr
244
Violent Crime/100K
5,622 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$49,821 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,500 home value, $717/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
244 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Palmyra enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 36.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in |
Palmyra has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.9").