Palmer, KS
Living in Palmer
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute74
Public Transit1
Affordability85
Public Safety96
Airports2
Hospitals70
Colleges38
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Schools62
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
146Population+51 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+13% (2010–19)
79%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years8%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years43%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate24%
Some College47%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household79%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$79kMedian Household Income+$34k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K34%
$100K to $124K18%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government16%
Private sector60%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office18%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Worked at home15%
Housing
$84kMedian Home Value+$37k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$483Median Monthly Rent-$67 (2010–19)
75%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached92%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 194920%
Built 1939 or earlier37%
Home Value
Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K18%
$250K to $299K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
Utility gas81%
Crime
Violent Crime in Palmer
United States45
Kansas56
Washington County6
Property Crime in Palmer
United States48
Kansas58
Washington County4
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (17%)(79%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton13%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 1 | 5 |
| Feb | 31 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar | 41 | 2 | 2 |
| Apr | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 1 | 1 |
| Dec | 29 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Palmer
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding43
Tornado28
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Palmer, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Palmer, KS
Linn Lutheran School
4 miles, NE
St John's School
23 miles, NE
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
30 miles, NE
Manhattan Catholic School
44 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Palmer, KS
Kansas State University
43 miles, SE
Manhattan Christian College
43 miles, SE
Kansas Wesleyan University
62 miles, SW
Doane University
69 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Palmer, KS
Washington County Hospital
14 miles, N
Clay County Medical Center
17 miles, S
Hanover Hospital
23 miles, NE
Cloud County Health Center
29 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Palmer, KS
Manhattan Regional Airport
42 miles, SE
Salina Regional Airport
64 miles, SW
Lincoln Airport
87 miles, N
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
111 miles, NW