Palmer, AK
Living in Palmer
Bikeability20
Walkability32
Commute38
Public Transit19
Affordability61
Public Safety91
Airports52
Hospitals53
Colleges31
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools55
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.1kPopulation+1.4k (2010–19)
30 y Median Age
21%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
65%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial9%
Native American8%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate38%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$62kMedian Household Income+$7.6k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector67%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military1%
Sales and office19%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$207kMedian Home Value+$32k (2010–19)
28%Built 2000 or Later
$909Median Monthly Rent+$200 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K31%
$200K to $249K28%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas79%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Palmer
United States45
Alaska74
Anchorage Metro Area84
Matanuska-Susitna Borough9
Property Crime in Palmer
United States48
Alaska68
Anchorage Metro Area83
Matanuska-Susitna Borough11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 27 | 1 | 7 |
| Apr | 38 | 0 | 2 |
| May | 48 | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | 56 | 1 | 0 |
| Jul | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 48 | 2 | 1 |
| Oct | 34 | 2 | 6 |
| Nov | 21 | 1 | 11 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Palmer
Inland Flooding5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Palmer, AK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Palmer, AK
Amazing Grace Academy
2 miles, SW
Wasilla Lake Christian School
9 miles, W
St Ann's Academy
10 miles, W
Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School
10 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Palmer, AK
Alaska Bible College
0 miles, NE
Alaska Pacific University
36 miles, SW
University of Alaska Anchorage
37 miles, SW
University of Alaska Fairbanks
229 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Palmer, AK
Mat-Su Regional Medical Center
5 miles, SW
Alaska Regional Hospital
36 miles, SW
North Star Hospital
36 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Palmer, AK
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
41 miles, SW
Merle K-Mudhole Smith Airport
144 miles, SE
Fairbanks International Airport
226 miles, N
Kodiak Airport
291 miles, SW