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Palmyra, NE

Village in Otoe County, Nebraska.

Population

589

Land area

0.3sq mi

People per sq mi

1,731

ZIP codes

0

Palmyra and its ZIP codes

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Palmyra at a glance

  • Palmyra is about 67 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $85,139 a year, 11% more than the Nebraska figure of $76,475.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,500 (31% below Nebraska) and median rent is $1,188 a month.

Local data for Palmyra, NE

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Palmyra, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$85,139

Poverty rate

6.6%

Median home value

$164,500

Median rent

$1,188/mo

Homeownership

94.4%

Bachelor's or higher

12.9%

Median age

30.7

Average commute

29.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (275), Irish Americans (108), Swedish Americans (24).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Otoe County. PPP loans are for Palmyra.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.5%

Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,921

6,278 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$62,582

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$121M

FY 2026, $7,613 per person

Otoe County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Palmyra, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone81.4%
  • Carpooled2.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.3%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
  • Worked from home14.5%

Average one-way commute: 29.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Palmyra, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: hail

Storm events since 1996

551

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

15

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 13°F

32.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Palmyra, NE, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.7%

U.S. 33.3% +6.4 pts

Diabetes

10.1%

U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts

Smoking

12.8%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

6.9%

U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts

Cities near Palmyra

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Woodland HillsCensus-designated place3.5 mi0.4
BennetVillage6 mi0.5
UnadillaVillage6.6 mi0.3
DouglasVillage7.8 mi0.2
EagleVillage7.9 mi0.4
PanamaVillage9.6 mi0.3
CheneyCensus-designated place11 mi0.1
ElmwoodVillage11 mi0.5
SyracuseCity11 mi1.3
WaltonCensus-designated place11 mi3.5
AlvoVillage11 mi0.1
BurrVillage13 mi0.1
Prairie HomeCensus-designated place13 mi0.5
HickmanCity14 mi1.1
OtoeVillage14 mi0.2
RocaVillage15 mi0.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Palmyra, NE in?
Palmyra is in Otoe County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Palmyra, NE?
About 589 people live in Palmyra, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Palmyra?
Nearby places include Woodland Hills (3.5 mi), Bennet (6 mi), Unadilla (6.6 mi), Douglas (7.8 mi), Eagle (7.9 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023