Quality of Life and Culture in Palmer, KS - PlaceVista

Palmer, KS A-

Population: 170

Home Price: $84,100

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Overview

Palmer is a village in the state of Kansas with a population of 170. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Palmer has a hot summer and mild winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (A) Excellent
Cultural Diversity: (D) Fair
Residents: Families
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 23.0 minutes
Walkability: (F) Poor
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: -
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Palmer, KS

Employment and Income	Palmer	Kansas	United States
Per Capita Income	$24,005	$28,792	$32,693
Median Household Income	$49,375	$56,155	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	4.1%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	7.3%	9.9%	10.5%

Age	Palmer	Kansas	United States
Median Age	39.5	43.0	42.3

Gender	Palmer	Kansas	United States
Male	48.2%	50.8%	49.8%
Female	51.8%	49.2%	50.2%

Race	Palmer	Kansas	United States
White	94.7%	90.5%	80.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	1.0%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	1.6%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.8%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	3.5%	1.2%	2.7%
Multiracial	1.8%	4.8%	5.2%

Housing Information	Palmer	Kansas	United States
Median Home Price	$84,100	$93,642	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$460	$518	$801
Family Households	53.7%	53.7%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	26.9%	26.9%	26.2%
Homeowners	67.2%	77.4%	72.9%
Renters	32.8%	22.6%	27.1%

Education	Palmer	Kansas	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	5.6%	6.0%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	23.4%	23.4%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	26.2%	26.2%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	19.6%	9.8%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	18.7%	13.1%	15.0%

Proficiency	Palmer	Kansas	United States
Mathematics	NA%	34.0%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	NA%	37.1%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Palmer	Kansas	United States
Murder	NA	1.1	3.0
Rape	NA	35.7	38.0
Robbery	NA	12.7	40.7
Assault	NA	194.0	188.5

Property Crime	Palmer	Kansas	United States
Burglary	NA	274.0	336.1
Theft	NA	1056.7	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	NA	109.8	167.1
Arson	NA	10.1	10.5

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