Most working residents leave Palmer for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Ottawa (11%), Defiance (6%) and Kalida (6%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Ottawa

11%

Defiance

Kalida

Lima

2%Work in townlive and work in Palmer 17 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 186Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Palmer →

Health in Palmer

C⁺

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 42% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Ohio

4better than OH

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 28 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 11 close Habits all close Care all close Mind all close Everyday needs 3▲ 1 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

11.9%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethOH 15.3% · better 6.6%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offOH 8.3% · better

Care nearby

Mercy Health - Defiance HospitalDefiance · 14.2 mi · ER

Defiance Community Health CenterDefiance · 16.1 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 45831, 45856, 45875 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Palmer →

Natural hazards in Palmer

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 64% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes💨 Strong wind

3Does Palmer flood?paid flood claims since 2007 NoneDisasters that paid out hereof 10 declared for Putnam County MapPalmer vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Palmer →

Climate in Palmer

Full climate →

Palmer has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 11 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

36° / 21°Winter

60° / 39°Spring

83° / 61°Summer

63° / 43°Fall

How much snow does Palmer get?About 11 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 24, with the last in spring around Apr 22.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.3° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Palmer →

Schools in Palmer

All Palmer schools →

A⁺

School Grade A+

The public schools Palmer’s kids attend outperform 99% of Ohio’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictMiller City-New Cleveland LocalSchools3

Miller City Elementary School A+Elementary · Grades K–5 · 240 students Miller City Middle School A+Middle · Grades 6–8 · 119 students Miller City High School A+High · Grades 9–12 · 257 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within OH. Ratings are from neighbors.