Palmer, TX

Living in Palmer

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 7
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Commute 31
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 82
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Public Safety 76
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Airports 76
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Hospitals 57
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Colleges 32
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Schools 49
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Residents

2.3k Population +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

$56k Median 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

$94k Median Home Value +$17k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$818 Median 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

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Colleges

Colleges near Palmer, TX

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Paul Quinn College
18 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Palmer, TX

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Hickory Trail Hospital
18 miles, NW

Airports

Airports near Palmer, TX

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Dallas Love Field
31 miles, N
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Waco Regional Airport
65 miles, SW
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