Palmyra, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Palmyra, MO
At a Glance
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)
Is Palmyra a Good Place to Live?
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.