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Palmer, TN
Town in Grundy County, Tennessee.
Population
818
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
166
ZIP codes
0
Palmer and its ZIP codes
Palmer at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $56,447 a year, 19% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $78,900 (72% below Tennessee) and median rent is $583 a month.
Local data for Palmer, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Palmer, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,447
Poverty rate
14.7%
Median home value
$78,900
Median rent
$583/mo
Homeownership
86.1%
Bachelor's or higher
7.4%
Median age
40.2
Average commute
40.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (180), Scottish Americans (35), German Americans (17).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grundy County. PPP loans are for Palmer.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$39,036
2,120 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,237
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$105M
FY 2026, $7,765 per person
How people get to work
Palmer, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.9%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other8.2%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 40.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Palmer, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
278
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 32°F
63.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Palmer, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.7%
U.S. 33.3% +8.4 pts
Diabetes
17.9%
U.S. 12.1% +5.8 pts
Smoking
25.8%
U.S. 12.8% +13.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.1%
U.S. 11.1% +3.0 pts
Cities near Palmer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Gruetli-LaagerCity | 3.8 mi | 12.7 |
| Griffith CreekCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 3.1 |
| CoalmontCity | 8 mi | 6.1 |
| Beersheba SpringsTown | 9.2 mi | 4.8 |
| DunlapCity | 10 mi | 10.8 |
| AltamontTown | 11 mi | 19.8 |
| WhitwellCity | 12 mi | 3.5 |
| Tracy CityTown | 13 mi | 4.7 |
| Powells CrossroadsTown | 13 mi | 4.9 |
| Lone OakCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.5 |
| SequatchieCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
| PelhamCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 16.6 |
| FairmountCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.2 |
| MonteagleTown | 19 mi | 9 |
| Signal MountainTown | 20 mi | 8.4 |
| WaldenTown | 20 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Palmer, TN in?
- Palmer is in Grundy County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Palmer, TN?
- About 818 people live in Palmer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Palmer?
- Nearby places include Gruetli-Laager (3.8 mi), Griffith Creek (6 mi), Coalmont (8 mi), Beersheba Springs (9.2 mi), Dunlap (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023