Palmer, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
342 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
30 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$74,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$430 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$585 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
76.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Marquette County
2
Marquette Urban Area
2
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Marquette County
2
Marquette Urban Area
2
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 40 14
Feb 1 28 16
Mar 2 25 25
Apr 2 10 38
May 3 1 50
Jun 3 0 60
Jul 4 0 65
Aug 3 0 63
Sep 4 0 54
Oct 4 4 43
Nov 3 19 30
Dec 2 38 19

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 50% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (50%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MI State Senate District 38, MI State House District 109, MI
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Schools

Negaunee Middle School
4 miles, N • 2.3 star
Negaunee High School
5 miles, N • 1.9 star
Lakeview School
5 miles, N • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Northern Michigan University
12 miles, E • 1.9 star
Bay de Noc Community College
52 miles, S • 1.4 star
Michigan Technological University
65 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Hospitals

Bell Hospital
6 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Marquette General Hospital
11 miles, E • 2.3 star
Baraga County Memorial Hospital
45 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Ford Airport
50 miles, SW • 1 star
Delta County Airport
55 miles, S • 1 star
Houghton County Memorial Airport
66 miles, N • 1 star
Rhinelander-Oneida County Airport
106 miles, W • 1 star
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