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Palmer, KS
City in Washington County, Kansas.
Population
149
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
483
ZIP codes
0
Palmer and its ZIP codes
Palmer at a glance
- Palmer is about 13 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
Local data for Palmer, KS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Palmer.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,350
2,024 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,933
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$49.2M
FY 2026, $8,890 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Palmer, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
608
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
4
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 15°F
32.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Palmer, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Palmer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LinnCity | 4.3 mi | 0.3 |
| CliftonCity | 8.8 mi | 0.4 |
| ViningCity | 9.4 mi | 0.2 |
| GreenleafCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| MorganvilleCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| WashingtonCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| ClydeCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| MorrowvilleCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| BarnesCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| GreenCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| AgendaCity | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| AmesCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Clay CenterCity | 17 mi | 3.2 |
| HaddamCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| IdanaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| CubaCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Palmer, KS in?
- Palmer is in Washington County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Palmer, KS?
- About 149 people live in Palmer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Palmer?
- Nearby places include Linn (4.3 mi), Clifton (8.8 mi), Vining (9.4 mi), Greenleaf (11 mi), Morganville (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023