Palmyra, Indiana, 2016
Palmyra’s story
188 years in pictures
Census counts: 252 in 1910, 898 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2016 and 3 maps from 1950 on.
- 1838Palmyra is settled
PalmyraIN
Photo: Chris Flook · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
913
2025 Census estimate · +1.4% since 2020
Typical home
$232K
+2% in a year
Household income
$61K
median
Median age
34.3
years
Jobs based here
247
A commuter town
Is Palmyra a good place to live?
Palmyra’s average trip to work is 34 minutes, where Indiana’s towns sit at 24 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Palmyra’s concentration of trails is 1.5 miles per square mile, against 0.2 in Indiana’s towns and 0.4 across U.S. towns. Palmyra has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Palmyra stand out
Where Palmyra beats most towns.
Small town
913 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Palmyra: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Palmyra, and how to reach them.
PowerDuke Energy15.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPalmyra Water WorksNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Palmyra’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Indiana you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereHarrison County Circuit Court ClerkHarrison County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code4716447164 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Palmyra.
Work & commute
Palmyra has 0.6 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
2.3% of working residents work locally in Palmyra. Jobs based in Palmyra grew to 247 in 2023, 73 more than in 2013. The middle household income in the town is $61,000. The top destinations are New Albany (12%), Louisville (8%) and Jeffersonville (5%).
2%work in town
| Palmyra | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 10% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.3% | 11% | 8% |
| Median household income | $61,000 | $71,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Palmyra2%
New Albany12%
Louisville8%
Jeffersonville5%
Harrison Township5%
19 mi
median commute distance
247
jobs based in Palmyra
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
16.2%conserved
16.2%
conserved · 128 of 791 acres
1.8 mi
of trails · 1.5 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Buffalo Trace Park | 1.8 mi | 150 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
14″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter25–44°
Spring43–66°
Summer63–85°
Fall44–68°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 17
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Palmyra is
The share of adults in Palmyra who binge drink: 17%. This Indiana town tracks Indiana closely on all 32 CDC measures. Among adults in the town, 40% sleep under 7 hours and 19% report frequent mental distress.
| Palmyra | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 39% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 37% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 26% | 23% |
32 measures vs. Indiana
0 better32 too close to call0 worse
Ascension St. Vincent Salem
14 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
A typical Palmyra home is worth about $232K
66% of Palmyra households are owner-occupiers. Over the 12 months to September 2026, the typical home gained 2% in value. The midpoint rent for Palmyra comes to $772 a month.
$232KZillow home value
| Palmyra | Indiana towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $772 a month | $947 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 66% | 76% | 73% |
Typical home value
Palmyra$232K
Indiana$257K
+2%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Natural hazards: moderate risk in Palmyra, mostly inland flooding
Federal disaster aid has reached households in Palmyra after 4 declared disasters, most recently in 2018. Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 54% of U.S. communities. Also worth knowing: the national flood insurance program has paid 3 claims in the town since 2019.
54risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
3
paid flood claims since 2019
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Palmyra
17pages on Palmyra
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Palmyra; the nearest are
Indiana University-SoutheastUniversity or college · Public · New Albany16.3 mi$8,424 in-state tuitionJefferson Community and Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Louisville, KY22.3 mi$4,808 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Palmyra residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Indiana.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Palmyra for work
Where Palmyra’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
247jobs based in Palmyra
2%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Palmyra
Town in Indiana, United States
Palmyra is a town in Morgan Township, Harrison County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Palmyra had a population of 898.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 771 ft
- ZIP code
- 47164
- Area code
- 812
Questions about Palmyra
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Palmyra, IN a good place to live?
Palmyra has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.