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Palmyra, WI
Village in Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
Population
2,195
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
958
ZIP codes
0
Palmyra and its ZIP codes
Palmyra at a glance
- Palmyra is about 8.8 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $86,058, 11% above the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $213,100 (20% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $775 a month.
Local data for Palmyra, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Palmyra, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,058
Poverty rate
11.4%
Median home value
$213,100
Median rent
$775/mo
Homeownership
69.9%
Bachelor's or higher
21.0%
Median age
36.2
Average commute
28.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (840), Mexican Americans (325), Irish Americans (264).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Palmyra.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,423
33,413 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,938
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$543M
FY 2026, $6,393 per person
How people get to work
Palmyra, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.0%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked11.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home2.5%
Average one-way commute: 28.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Palmyra, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
967
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
153
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 11°F
37.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Palmyra, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
Cities near Palmyra
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EagleVillage | 5.8 mi | 1.4 |
| HebronCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 2.5 |
| Lauderdale LakesCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 4.3 |
| RomeCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 3.7 |
| WhitewaterCity | 8 mi | 8.8 |
| SullivanVillage | 9 mi | 1.1 |
| North PrairieVillage | 9.9 mi | 2.8 |
| DousmanVillage | 11 mi | 3 |
| HelenvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Turtle LakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| East TroyVillage | 11 mi | 4.6 |
| Lake LorraineCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Potter LakeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Fort AtkinsonCity | 13 mi | 5.8 |
| SummitVillage | 13 mi | 20.7 |
| WalesVillage | 13 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Palmyra, WI in?
- Palmyra is in Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Palmyra, WI?
- About 2,195 people live in Palmyra, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Palmyra?
- Nearby places include Eagle (5.8 mi), Hebron (6.3 mi), Lauderdale Lakes (7.2 mi), Rome (7.9 mi), Whitewater (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023