Palmyra, WI

Wisconsin · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.2 Good / 5.0
2,042 Population
$80,709 Median Income
$194,200 Home Value
$765 Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
56 Violent Crime / 100K
37.4 yrs Median Age
14.2% Bachelor's Degree+
3.2
Overall
4.5
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.1
Education

People

Population2,042
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density892/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 91.5%

Economy

4.5/5
Median Income$80,709
Per Capita Income$35,370
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty Rate6.4%
County GDP$6,423M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$194,200
Zillow Value$358,672
Median Rent$765
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,097

Health

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Depression24.5%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime56/100K
Property Crime4,428/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Jan / Jul19° / 71°
Rain38 in/yr
Snow51 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 38 (Good)

Education

2.1/5
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+90.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.81
Libraries (County)11

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute29 min
Work From Home2.8%
BroadbandN/A

How Palmyra Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$80,709
Home Value$194,200
Median Rent$765
Poverty Rate6.4%
Bachelor's Degree+14.2%
Unemployment1.8%
Violent Crime56.1 /100K
Avg Temperature46.6°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,042
Population Density892 per sq mi
Median Age37.4 years
Male53.2%
Female46.8%
Male 53.2%
Female 46.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 91.5% Hispanic 0.2% Other 8.3%
White91.5%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races8.3%

Language

English Only95.3%
Spanish Speakers4.7%
English 95.3% Spanish 4.7%

Social Characteristics

Disability18.5%
Health Insurance91.6%

Income

7% above avg
Median Household Income$80,709
Per Capita Income$35,370
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$980
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$89,712

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.8%
Poverty Rate6.4%
Total Establishments (County)3,401
County GDP$6,423M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation337
Healthcare Facilities234
Retail Stores366
Manufacturing188
Total Establishments3,401

Industry Mix

Restaurants 337 Healthcare 234 Retail 366 Manufacturing 188

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$89,712
Avg Property Tax Paid$8,487

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time28.6 min
Work From Home2.8%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

31% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$194,200
Zillow Home Value Index$358,672

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$399,999
Price Per Sq Ft$118
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio54.0%
Price Drops50.0%
Active Inventory2

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied66.1%

Rental Costs

34% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$765

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$797
1 Bedroom$872
2 Bedroom$1,097
3 Bedroom$1,405
4 Bedroom$1,572

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$8,487
Effective Tax Rate (est.)4.37%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes9.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure28.1%
Asthma11.2%
COPD6.0%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.2%
Physical Inactivity28.0%
Depression24.5%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.0%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage91.6%
Regular Checkup73.6%
Premature Death Rate7,248 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.3 / 10
Exercise Access82.2%
Healthcare Facilities (County)234
Restaurants (County)337

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime56.1 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault56.1 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime4,428.3 /100K
Burglary840.8 /100K
Larceny/Theft3,587.4 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)12

Temperature

19°F Jan 71°F Jul
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Average46.6°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation37.5 in
Annual Snowfall50.7 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median38.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation844 ft (257 m)
Land Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density892 per sq mi
Latitude42.8812°
Longitude-88.5981°
County FIPS55127

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.5%
D 38.3%

Republican +22.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.2%
High School+90.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.81

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban pop 20K+, adjacent to metro
Population Density892 per sq mi
Land Area2.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)11

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)12

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