Palmer, TX
Living in Palmer
Bikeability10
Walkability7
Commute31
Public Transit19
Affordability82
Public Safety76
Airports76
Hospitals57
Colleges32
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools49
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.3kPopulation+284 (2010–19)
32 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
77%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian51%
Hispanic or Latino41%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school26%
High school graduate38%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household77%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K28%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector82%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office26%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$94kMedian Home Value+$17k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$818Median Monthly Rent+$208 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home14%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198926%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K56%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity67%
LP gas2%
Utility gas30%
Crime
Violent Crime in Palmer
United States45
Texas51
Dallas Metro Area45
Ellis County25
Property Crime in Palmer
United States48
Texas58
Dallas Metro Area53
Ellis County36
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(73%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 84 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 46 | 3 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Palmer
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding68
Tornado25
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Palmer, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Palmer, TX
Waxahachie Preparatory Academy
9 miles, W
First Christian Day School
10 miles, W
St Joseph Catholic School
11 miles, W
Gardner Preparatory School
14 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Palmer, TX
Southwestern Assemblies of God University
11 miles, W
University of North Texas at Dallas
18 miles, NW
Paul Quinn College
18 miles, N
Dallas Baptist University
26 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Palmer, TX
Ennis Regional Medical Center
8 miles, S
Crescent Medical Center Lancaster
15 miles, NW
Hickory Trail Hospital
18 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Palmer, TX
Dallas Love Field
31 miles, N
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport
39 miles, NW
Waco Regional Airport
65 miles, SW
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport
74 miles, E