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Palmyra, IL
Village in Macoupin County, Illinois.
Population
486
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
487
ZIP codes
0
Palmyra and its ZIP codes
Palmyra at a glance
- Palmyra is about 2.1 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Palmyra, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Macoupin County. PPP loans are for Palmyra.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,139
9,921 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,247
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$335M
FY 2026, $7,439 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Palmyra, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
575
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
11
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 19°F
40.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Palmyra, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.2%
U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts
Cities near Palmyra
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ModestoVillage | 3.4 mi | 0.6 |
| HettickVillage | 5.8 mi | 0.4 |
| ScottvilleVillage | 6.5 mi | 1 |
| NilwoodTown | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| WaverlyCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| GirardCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Standard CityVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| VirdenCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| ChesterfieldVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| GreenfieldCity | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| CarlinvilleCity | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| FranklinVillage | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| ThayerVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| RockbridgeVillage | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| AuburnCity | 16 mi | 4.1 |
| MurrayvilleVillage | 17 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Palmyra, IL in?
- Palmyra is in Macoupin County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Palmyra, IL?
- About 486 people live in Palmyra, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Palmyra?
- Nearby places include Modesto (3.4 mi), Hettick (5.8 mi), Scottville (6.5 mi), Nilwood (10 mi), Waverly (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023