A town of 3,623, settled in 1818. Public schools that outperform most of Missouri.
The 3 things Palmyra does most differently from other towns.
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 7 places on the National Register.
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Ordered by what stands out in Palmyra. Another town gets a different order.
The public schools Palmyra’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 75% of Missouri’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmyra Elem. | PK–4 | 452 | A− |
| Palmyra Middle | 5–8 | 343 | C |
| Palmyra High | 9–12 | 331 | B+ |
1.1 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Flower City Park | 0.2 mi | 203 |
| 2. Hinds Park | — | 6 |
| 3. Public Square | 0.2 mi | 2 |
Most working residents leave Palmyra for work: only 19% work in town. The top destinations are Hannibal (20%), Quincy (14%) and Ellington (5%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
Palmyra beats the Missouri average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Palmyra | MO |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.1% | 13.7% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.7% | 9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.9% | 8.6% |
The typical Palmyra home is worth about $245,000, up 5% in a year, 9% below the Missouri typical home.
Palmyra has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 13 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 33% of U.S. communities.
Palmyra's reported crime rate is well below Missouri's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. No violent crimes were reported in 2024.
7 places in Palmyra on the National Register of Historic Places.
8 notable people were born in Palmyra.
City in Missouri, U.S.
Palmyra is a city in and the county seat of Marion County, Missouri, United States. The population was 3,613 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Hannibal Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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