Palmyra, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
3,620 Population 1,168/sq mi density
$69,211 Median Income $31,995 per capita
$165,000 Home Value $244,586 Zillow
$852 Median Rent 20.6% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$69,211 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$165,000 home value, $852/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Palmyra, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$69,211
8% below
$31,995 per capita
Home Value
$165,000
41% below
Zillow: $244,586
Median Rent
$852/mo
27% below
20.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,169/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.9%
17% below
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Palmyra Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Palmyra's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
92%
Home Value
59%
Rent
73%
Poverty
66%
Bachelor's
83%
Unemployment
64%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Palmyra a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Palmyra residents earn a median household income of $69,211 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,995. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Palmyra is $165,000 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $244,586. Median rent is $852/month, with 20.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Safety & Crime

Palmyra reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,169/100K.

Education

27.9% of adults in Palmyra hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Palmyra has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,620
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density1,168/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,211
Per Capita$31,995
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty8.2%

Housing

A+
Home Value$165,000
Rent$852
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$244,586
Housing Units1,666
Rent Burden20.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,169/100K

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain38.5 in/yr
Elevation650 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.9%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband90.8%
EV Stations2

Did You Know?

Palmyra was founded in 1818.
The median home in Palmyra was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (20 miles).
13.3% of the population has a disability.