Palmyra, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Otoe County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
642 Population 1,888/sq mi density
$81,458 Median Income $36,292 per capita
$160,900 Home Value $347,382 Zillow
$1,143 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$81,458 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,900 home value, $1,143/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Palmyra, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,458
8% above
$36,292 per capita
Home Value
$160,900
43% below
Zillow: $347,382
Median Rent
$1,143/mo
2% below
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.1%
70% below
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°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
108%
Home Value
57%
Rent
98%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
111%
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 $81,458 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,292. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 508 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Palmyra is $160,900 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $347,382. Median rent is $1,143/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Education

10.1% of adults in Palmyra hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Palmyra has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population642
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density1,888/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$81,458
Per Capita$36,292
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$1,791M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020

Housing

A+
Home Value$160,900
Rent$1,143
Ownership92.8%
Zillow$347,382
Housing Units294
Rent Burden23.8%

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,091/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain32.3 in/yr
Elevation1,201 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.1%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed61 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Palmyra was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.