What are the schools like in Palmer, NE?

Palmer is served primarily by PALMER PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.

What is the median household income in Palmer?

The median household income in Palmer, NE is $51,429 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.4%.

What is the weather like in Palmer, NE?

Palmer has an average high temperature of 35.4°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 22.4 inches.

Palmer, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Palmer, NE affordable or expensive?

Palmer's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Palmer is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $95,000 and the median rent is $775 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Palmer, NE?

Crime rate data for Palmer is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Palmer, NE a Good Place to Live?

Palmer is a small town of 377 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $51,429 and a 0.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Palmer stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Palmer is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Palmer city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 87.3

Palmer's overall cost of living index is 87.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Palmer costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Palmer, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$95,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$775	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,429	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Palmer is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Palmer is served primarily by PALMER PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Palmer, NE	National Avg
School District	PALMER PUBLIC SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Palmer sees average highs of 35.4°F in January and 88.8°F in July, with 26.3 inches of annual precipitation and 22.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Palmer, NE
Average High — January	35.4°F
Average High — July	88.8°F
Annual Precipitation	26.3"
Annual Snowfall	22.4"

Demographics

Metric	Palmer, NE	National Avg
Population	377	—
Median Age	41.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.5%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	19.1%	22.2%
65 and over	16.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Archer, NE 7 mi Cushing, NE 8 mi St. Paul, NE 10 mi St. Libory, NE 11 mi Wolbach, NE 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Palmer

Palmer, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68864

Palmer vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Palmer, NE affordable or expensive?

Palmer's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Palmer roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $95,000 and median rent is $775/month.

What is the crime rate in Palmer, NE?

Crime data for Palmer is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Palmer?

Public schools in Palmer are operated by PALMER PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 16.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Palmer, NE a good place to live?

Palmer, NE has a population of 377, a median household income of $51,429, and an unemployment rate of 0.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Palmer?

Palmer averages 35.4°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.3 inches with about 22.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Palmer?

Palmer, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68864.

What is the population of Palmer?

The population of Palmer, Nebraska is 377 with a median age of 41.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Palmer?

Key numbers for living in Palmer: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $95,000, median household income $51,429, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Palmer side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.