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PalmyraWI
A town of 2,195.
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Population
2,195
−3.5% since 2010
Median home value
$213K
Census ACS
Household income
$86K
median
Median age
36.2
years
Jobs based here
748
Balanced
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Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 21% of U.S. communities.
21risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
1
paid flood claims since 2019
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Palmyra has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 34 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
34″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter16–31°
Spring36–57°
Summer59–81°
Fall40–60°
Oct 9
typical first frost
May 2
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Palmyra
Most working residents leave Palmyra for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Whitewater (15%), Waukesha (5%) and Madison (5%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
4%work in town
Where working residents work
In Palmyra4%
Whitewater15%
Waukesha5%
Madison5%
Fort Atkinson5%
20 mi
median commute distance
748
jobs based in Palmyra
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Schools
Palmyra’s public schools outperform 40% of Wisconsin districts
The public schools Palmyra’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 60% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
C+School Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmyra Eagle Montessori School | PK–6 | 26 | Not graded |
| Palmyra-Eagle Middle | 6–8 | 96 | C |
| Palmyra-Eagle High | 9–12 | 165 | D |
| Vita Kids Learning Center Private | PK | 53 |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WI on state tests and graduationAll 4 schools →
Safety
Crime reported in Palmyra
Palmyra's reported crime rate is well below Wisconsin's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. Violent crime is rare: 2 reported in 2023.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Palmyra1.2
Wisconsin3
U.S.3.9
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Palmyra4.8
Wisconsin12.6
U.S.19.5
2
violent crimes reported in 2023
8
property crimes reported in 2023
FBI crime data, 2023 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Health
Healthier than 46% of U.S. towns
Palmyra beats the Wisconsin average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
B−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
0 better31 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Palmyra | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 12.6% | 9.9% |
Fort Memorial Hospital
11.9 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
32nd
percentile among WI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Housing
Homes in Palmyra sell for about $175K
The median sale price was $175,000 in May 2026.
$175Kmedian sale price
1
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Outdoors
0% of Palmyra is conserved land
2.8 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 1,493 acres
2.8 mi
of trails · 1.2 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Palmyra Village Park | — | 14 |
| 2. Xenobia Springs Park | — | 2 |
| 3. Trailhead park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Landmarks
4 places in Palmyra on the National Register of Historic Places.
About Palmyra
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Palmyra is a village in Jefferson County, Wisconsin, United States, along the Scuppernong River. It was named after Palmyra, Syria. The population was 1,719 at the 2020 census. The village is adjacent to the Town of Palmyra.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Population
- 1,719
- Area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 850 ft