Palmer, AK

Living in Palmer

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Bikeability 20
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Walkability 32
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Commute 38
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 61
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 52
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Hospitals 53
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Colleges 31
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Schools 55
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Residents

7.1k Population +1.4k (2010–19)
30  y Median Age
21% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
65% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years15%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial9%
Native American8%
Native Hawaiian1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate38%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$62k Median Household Income +$7.6k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year +5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector67%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military1%
Sales and office19%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$207k Median Home Value +$32k (2010–19)
28% Built 2000 or Later
$909 Median Monthly Rent +$200 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K31%
$200K to $249K28%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas79%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Palmer

United States45
Alaska74
Anchorage Metro Area84
Matanuska-Susitna Borough9

Property Crime in Palmer

United States48
Alaska68
Anchorage Metro Area83
Matanuska-Susitna Borough11

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump50%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 16 1 10
Feb 20 1 9
Mar 27 1 7
Apr 38 0 2
May 48 1 1
Jun 56 1 0
Jul 58 2 0
Aug 56 3 0
Sep 48 2 1
Oct 34 2 6
Nov 21 1 11
Dec 18 1 14

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Palmer

Inland Flooding5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Palmer, AK

Private Schools

Private Schools near Palmer, AK

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Amazing Grace Academy
2 miles, SW
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St Ann's Academy
10 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Palmer, AK

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Alaska Bible College
0 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Palmer, AK

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North Star Hospital
36 miles, SW

Airports

Airports near Palmer, AK

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Kodiak Airport
291 miles, SW