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Palmyra, MO


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Palmyra, Missouri

Palmyra, Missouri is 72 miles NE of Columbia, Missouri (center to center) and 104 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Marion county. The population of the city is 3,467.

The People and Families of Palmyra

In Palmyra, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Palmyra had a median family income of $42,946.

Political Inclinations

Among Palmyra political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $230. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime is quite low in Palmyra.

Palmyra Housing

Of the housing in Palmyra, approximately 70% is occupied by their owners. Rents in the city are lower than most places in Missouri.

Commuting

In Palmyra, 94% of commuters drive to work. Palmyra features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Palmyra strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Palmyra Affordability of Rents
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Palmyra Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 18%Palmyra Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Palmyra, MO

Comparing Palmyra to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens88
Female Share of the Population86
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Racial Diversity66
Age of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Women66
Well-Paid Single Men56
Male Share of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married57
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty78
Median Family Income67
People in Middle Class or Better67
College Educated Adults56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home66
Walking and Biking to Work55
Public Transportation Use44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents99
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
People Living Alone75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Housing Recently Built43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime89

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