What is the population of Palmer, Iowa?

Palmer has a population of approximately 134 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Palmer, Iowa located?

Palmer is located in Iowa, United States, at approximate coordinates 42.6301°, -94.5985°.

What is the median household income in Palmer?

The median household income in Palmer is approximately $59,063 based on the most recent open data.

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Palmer

Total population

134

Median home value

$39,600

7.5%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$59,063

Palmer$59k

National$74k

Weather73°F · Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Coordinates42.63°, -94.60°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Overview

Palmer is a city in Pocahontas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 138 at the time of the 2020 census.

History & geography

History

Palmer got its start in the year 1899, following construction of the Rock Island railroad through that territory.

Geography

Palmer is located at (42.630929, -94.599948). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land. Palmer lies near the center of Manson crater, an impact structure buried by glacial till and outwash.

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Demographics & economy

Median age

52.9

Median home value

$39,600

Housing units

103

Poverty rate

32.1%

Unemployment

1.6%

Race & ethnicity

White

97%

Black

Asian

Hispanic

0.7%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

42.6301

Longitude

-94.5985

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

This Afternoon

73°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Tonight

65°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Saturday

75°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Saturday Night

58°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Sunday

67°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Sunday Night

54°F

Chance Rain Showers

Forecast for Palmer, IA from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

29.3%

Diabetes

8.7%

Adult obesity

34.8%

Binge drinking

24.3%

Adult smoking

15.9%

No leisure activity

23.3%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)

1,703

Distinct species (top 10)

Most-observed species

Red-winged Blackbird
Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
64
American Robin
Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
60
Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
58
Killdeer
Charadrius vociferus Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
47
Common Grackle
Quiscalus quiscula (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
44
European Starling
Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
38
Mourning Dove
Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
37
Ring-necked Pheasant
Phasianus colchicus Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
37

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School
High · Pocahontas · 392 students · 14:1 ratio
Pocahontas Area Elementary School
Elementary · Pocahontas · 283 students · 13.5:1 ratio
Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center
High · Pocahontas · 21 students

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).