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Palmer, MI
Census-designated place in Marquette County, Michigan.
Population
309
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
521
ZIP codes
0
Palmer and its ZIP codes
Palmer at a glance
- Palmer is about 2.9 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
Local data for Palmer, MI
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marquette County. PPP loans are for Palmer.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,267
26,924 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,849
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$591M
FY 2026, $8,950 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Palmer, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,061
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
38
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 6°F
30.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Palmer, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.6%
U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts
Cities near Palmer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NegauneeCity | 4 mi | 13.4 |
| IshpemingCity | 4.9 mi | 8.7 |
| West IshpemingCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 3 |
| Trowbridge ParkCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| MarquetteCity | 11 mi | 11.3 |
| HarveyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.7 |
| GwinnCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| K. I. SawyerCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| RepublicCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.6 |
| MichigammeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.4 |
| Big BayCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 3.9 |
| Three LakesCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Palmer, MI in?
- Palmer is in Marquette County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Palmer, MI?
- About 309 people live in Palmer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Palmer?
- Nearby places include Negaunee (4 mi), Ishpeming (4.9 mi), West Ishpeming (7 mi), Trowbridge Park (10 mi), Marquette (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023