Palmer, IA
Living in Palmer
Bikeability15
Walkability49
Commute43
Public Transit17
Affordability100
Public Safety90
Airports30
Hospitals84
Colleges51
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Schools93
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
150Population+17 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age-17 (2010–19)
9%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
44%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate42%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household44%
Householder living alone53%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+18% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K28%
$75K to $99K12%
$150K to $199K1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector74%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts12%
Sales and office11%
Service31%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$26kMedian Home Value+$5k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$69 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached82%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 19991%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier58%
Home Value
Less than $50K84%
$50K to $99K14%
$100K to $149K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
LP gas72%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Palmer
United States45
Iowa35
Pocahontas County17
Property Crime in Palmer
United States48
Iowa43
Pocahontas County11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 22 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 34 | 2 | 6 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 35 | 2 | 4 |
| Dec | 21 | 1 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Palmer
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding38
Tornado26
Blizzard11
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Palmer, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Palmer, IA
Pocahontas Catholic School
8 miles, NW
Harvest Baptist School
23 miles, SE
St Edmond Catholic School
23 miles, E
Community Christian School
24 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Palmer, IA
Buena Vista University
31 miles, W
Iowa State University
64 miles, SE
Waldorf University
65 miles, NE
Purdue University Global-Mason City
78 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Palmer, IA
Pocahontas Community Hospital
9 miles, NW
Humboldt County Memorial Hospital
20 miles, E
Trinity Regional Medical Center
23 miles, SE
Loring Hospital
24 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Palmer, IA
Des Moines International Airport
90 miles, SE
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
92 miles, W
Waterloo Regional Airport
112 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
113 miles, SW