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Palmer, IL
Village in Christian County, Illinois.
Population
241
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
242
ZIP codes
0
Palmer and its ZIP codes
Local data for Palmer, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Christian County. PPP loans are for Palmer.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,300
9,275 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,948
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$230M
FY 2026, $6,747 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Palmer, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
485
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
18
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 19°F
38.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Palmer, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.5%
U.S. 33.3% +2.2 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Palmer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MorrisonvilleVillage | 3.8 mi | 1 |
| LangleyvilleCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.4 |
| JeisyvilleVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.1 |
| KincaidVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.8 |
| BulpittVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.1 |
| ToveyVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.2 |
| TaylorvilleCity | 9.5 mi | 10.3 |
| HarvelVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.7 |
| OwanecoVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| WenonahVillage | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| NokomisCity | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| OhlmanVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| RaymondVillage | 13 mi | 1.3 |
| FarmersvilleVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| CoaltonVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| PawneeVillage | 13 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Palmer, IL in?
- Palmer is in Christian County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Palmer, IL?
- About 241 people live in Palmer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Palmer?
- Nearby places include Morrisonville (3.8 mi), Langleyville (7.6 mi), Jeisyville (8.4 mi), Kincaid (8.8 mi), Bulpitt (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023