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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 12.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation650 ft (198 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²)
Population Density1,168/sq mi
Coordinates39.7942°N, 91.5233°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportQuincy Regional-Baldwin Field (UIN)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.5"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 12.5"
Wettest Month (May) 5.14"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Sep 19, 2024.

Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 46 km
Sep 19, 2024 1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri M2.6 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

388 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 215 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 12, 2006 EF4 68 km 0
May 13, 1995 EF4 89 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 99 km 1
Apr 20, 1973 EF4 83 km 1
Mar 13, 2006 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 98 km 4
May 10, 2003 EF3 22 km 0
Apr 8, 1999 EF3 62 km 0
Jul 4, 1995 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 21, 1981 EF3 90 km 1
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 13, 1974 EF3 65 km 0
Sep 30, 1973 EF3 70 km 0
May 1, 1973 EF3 72 km 2
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF3 82 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 99 km 1
Apr 21, 1964 EF3 97 km 0
May 14, 1961 EF3 21 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 1.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.1 in
March 42°F (6°C) 2.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.6 in
December 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in

Palmyra has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 27°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (1.8").

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