Palmer, IL
Living in Palmer
Bikeability17
Walkability54
Commute44
Public Transit20
Affordability100
Public Safety97
Airports23
Hospitals60
Colleges26
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Schools5
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Residents
239Population-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
$65kMedian 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
$53kMedian 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
St Mary School
8 miles, NE
Vision Way Christian School
9 miles, NE
St Louis Catholic School
13 miles, SE
Faith Bible Christian Academy
14 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Palmer, IL
University of Illinois at Springfield
22 miles, NW
St John's College-Department of Nursing
27 miles, NW
Blackburn College
27 miles, SW
Millikin University
35 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Palmer, IL
Taylorville Memorial Hospital
9 miles, NE
Pana Community Hospital
18 miles, E
Hillsboro Area Hospital
21 miles, S
Andrew McFarland Mental Hlth Ctr
22 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Palmer, IL
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
30 miles, NW
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
67 miles, S
St Louis Lambert International Airport
71 miles, SW
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
72 miles, NE