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Palmer, Tennessee, in Grundy county, is 25 miles NW of Chattanooga, Tennessee (center to center) and 88 miles SE of Nashville, Tennessee. The town has a population of 726.
In Palmer, about 55% of adults are married.
In 2000, Palmer had a median family income of $23,929.
Owners occupy 92% of the housing units in Palmer. Who wouldn't appreciate the low real estate taxes that are typical in the town?
In Palmer, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Palmer to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):
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