Palmer, NE
Living in Palmer
Bikeability36
Walkability70
Commute67
Public Transit30
Affordability91
Public Safety98
Airports8
Hospitals62
Colleges39
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Schools64
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
524Population+21 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+17% (2010–19)
72%Family Households+9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate33%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$27k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty+20% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K25%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector62%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office13%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Walked7%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$91kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$450Median Monthly Rent+$157 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached91%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier49%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K34%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity31%
LP gas4%
Utility gas55%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in Palmer
United States45
Nebraska33
Grand Island Metro Area29
Merrick County5
Property Crime in Palmer
United States48
Nebraska45
Grand Island Metro Area35
Merrick County5
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (20%)(76%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton13%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Feb | 28 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 50 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 37 | 1 | 3 |
| Dec | 26 | 1 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Palmer
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding49
Tornado40
Blizzard9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Palmer, NE
Private Schools
Private Schools near Palmer, NE
Grand Island Christian School
20 miles, S
Trinity Lutheran School
20 miles, S
Central Catholic Middle & High School
21 miles, S
New Hope Christian School
24 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Palmer, NE
York College
43 miles, SE
Hastings College
44 miles, S
University of Nebraska at Kearney
57 miles, SW
Concordia University-Nebraska
65 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Palmer, NE
Howard County Medical Center
11 miles, W
Merrick Medical Center
16 miles, SE
Chi Health St Francis
21 miles, S
Memorial Hospital
28 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Palmer, NE
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
18 miles, S
Kearney Regional Airport
52 miles, SW
Lincoln Airport
82 miles, E
Eppley Airfield
123 miles, E