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Palmer, IA
City in Pocahontas County, Iowa.
Population
134
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
317
ZIP codes
0
Palmer and its ZIP codes
Palmer at a glance
- Palmer is about 5.5 times as dense as Iowa as a whole.
Local data for Palmer, IA
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Pocahontas County. PPP loans are for Palmer.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,357
2,525 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,976
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$55.3M
FY 2026, $7,812 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Palmer, IA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
524
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 8°F
32.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Palmer, IA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Palmer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PomeroyCity | 6.6 mi | 2.1 |
| MansonCity | 7.5 mi | 3.2 |
| PocahontasCity | 8.3 mi | 2 |
| Gilmore CityCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| Twin LakesCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| JolleyCity | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| FondaCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| ClareCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| RolfeCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| KnierimCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| BarnumCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| BradgateCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| HavelockCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| VarinaCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Rockwell CityCity | 16 mi | 4.2 |
| PloverCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Palmer, IA in?
- Palmer is in Pocahontas County, Iowa.
- What is the population of Palmer, IA?
- About 134 people live in Palmer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Palmer?
- Nearby places include Pomeroy (6.6 mi), Manson (7.5 mi), Pocahontas (8.3 mi), Gilmore City (11 mi), Twin Lakes (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023