Palmer, Texas

Population 2,463

Palmer is located in Ellis County, TX. The population is 2,463, making Palmer the 5th largest city in Ellis County.

There are 3 public schools in Palmer with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Palmer is very low , and there are 15 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Palmer is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Palmer property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Palmer include Garrett, Bristol and Ferris.

Palmer Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 21.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 69.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 8.9%

Crime Rate

35.94% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 0
  • Violent Crimes: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 192
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

77.76% Higher than national avg.
  • 15 offenders in Palmer
  • 60.90 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

16 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 12

Unemployment

Moderate 3.5%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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3 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Palmer, TX and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Palmer's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Palmer, TX

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  • In 2013, the city of Palmer, TX issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2012, the city of Palmer, TX issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,050
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,120
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,330
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,700
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,230

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Environmental Hazards

16 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (121/132)
    Palmer, TX has 91.67% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Palmer, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
    Palmer, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 47.42°
  • February 51.07°
  • March 59.6°
  • April 66.7°
  • May 74.45°
  • June 83.5°
  • July 87.1°
  • August 88.1°
  • September 78.38°
  • October 67.35°
  • November 59.15°
  • December 48.38°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Palmer, TX

Earthquakes
Palmer, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Palmer, TX has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Palmer, TX has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Palmer, TX has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Palmer, TX: $49,125

Unemployment

Unemployment in Palmer is 3.5%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 58.73%
White Collar - 41.27%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Joe Barton

Neighborhood Info

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2 Cemeteries view all

4 FCC Towers view all

0 Fire Stations view all

  • No fire stations found in Palmer, TX

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  • No hospitals found in Palmer, TX

0 Libraries view all

  • No library found in Palmer, TX

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  • No police station found in Palmer, TX

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  • No retirement homes found in Palmer, TX
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