Palmer, IL

Living in Palmer

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Bikeability 17
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Walkability 54
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Commute 44
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Public Transit 20
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 97
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Airports 23
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Hospitals 60
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Colleges 26
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Schools 5
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Residents

239 Population -13 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age
16% College-Educated +13% (2010–19)
66% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Caucasian100%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate43%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree16%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$65k Median Household Income +$26k (2010–19)
96% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K36%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector57%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office17%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van82%
Walked5%
Worked at home13%

Housing

$53k Median Home Value -$13k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
- Median Monthly Rent +$209 (2010–19)
87% Owner-Occupied +17% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached96%
Mobile home4%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197930%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 194917%
Built 1939 or earlier35%

Home Value

Less than $50K48%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$250K to $299K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity15%
LP gas5%
Utility gas79%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Palmer

United States45
Illinois50
Christian County9

Property Crime in Palmer

United States48
Illinois43
Christian County12

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 2 5
Feb 32 2 5
Mar 42 3 2
Apr 54 4 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 76 4 0
Aug 74 3 0
Sep 67 3 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 43 4 1
Dec 31 3 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Palmer

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding51
Tornado38
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Palmer, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Palmer, IL

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St Mary School
8 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Palmer, IL

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Blackburn College
27 miles, SW
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Millikin University
35 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Palmer, IL

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Airports

Airports near Palmer, IL

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