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Palmyra, Indiana

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Population in 2022: 902 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +42.5%
Males: 404  (44.8%)
Females: 498  (55.2%)
Median resident age:

35.6 years
Indiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 47164.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $47,226 (it was $36,964 in 2000)
Palmyra:

$47,226
IN:

$66,785

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $27,557 (it was $15,114 in 2000)

Palmyra town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $156,639 (it was $83,600 in 2000)
Palmyra:

$156,639
IN:

$208,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $196,921; detached houses: $195,553

Median gross rent in 2022: $719.

March 2022 cost of living index in Palmyra: 85.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 15.9%
(15.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 100.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 66.7% for other race residents, 38.8% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Palmyra, IN (2022)
    • 1,29597.2%White alone
    • 90.7%Two or more races
    • 60.5%Hispanic
    • 40.3%Other race alone

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According to our research of Indiana and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Palmyra, Indiana as of May 15, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Palmyra is 1,297 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: German (28.0%), Irish (19.6%), American (14.9%), English (7.9%), Scotch-Irish (4.2%), Welsh (3.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 770 feet

Land area: 0.93 square miles.

Population density: 972 people per square mile   (low).

Palmyra, Indiana map

1 resident is foreign born

This town:

0.2%
Indiana:

3.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $790 (0.5%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $879 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Louisville, KY (23.2 miles , pop. 256,231).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (251.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Fredericksburg, IN (2.2 miles),
New Salisbury, IN (2.6 miles ),
Greenville, IN (2.7 miles ),
New Pekin, IN (2.9 miles ),
Crandall, IN (2.9 miles),
Hardinsburg, IN (3.1 miles ),
Borden, IN (3.1 miles ),
Milltown, IN (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 38.41 N, Longitude: 86.11 W

Area code: 812

Distribution of median household income in Palmyra, IN in 2022
Distribution of house value in Palmyra, IN in 2022
Palmyra satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.4%
Indiana:

2.8%
Most common industries in Palmyra, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.3%)
  • Construction (7.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.2%)
  • Educational services (5.5%)
  • Truck transportation (4.8%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (4.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.2%)
  • Truck transportation (9.0%)
  • Educational services (5.2%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.2%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.5%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (4.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (21.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (11.0%)
  • Gasoline stations (6.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.9%)
  • Educational services (5.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.9%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (3.7%)
Most common occupations in Palmyra, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Cashiers (8.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Cashiers (16.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (6.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.9%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)

Average climate in Palmyra, Indiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 101. This is worse than average.

City:

101
U.S.:

73
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2009 was 13.6. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 16.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

13.6
U.S.:

5.1
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.655. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 12.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.655
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 31.2. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.2
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 21.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 16.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

21.0
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 10.9. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 16.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

10.9
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Palmyra-area historical tornado activity is near Indiana state average. It is 71% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 24.7 miles away from the Palmyra town center killed 31 people and injured 270 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1974, a category F5 tornado 27.0 miles away from the town center killed 6 people and injured 86 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Palmyra-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Indiana state average. It is 123% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 96.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 96.3 miles away from Palmyra center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 118.5 miles away from Palmyra center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 100.1 miles away from Palmyra center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 95.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 94.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Harrison County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 11, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Palmyra topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Palmyra:

  • BLUE RIVER SERVICES INC. (1365 MARVY LANE)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Palmyra:

  • TODD DICKEY NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; LEAVENWORTH, IN)
  • BLUE RIVER SERVICES INC. (Hospital, about 13 miles away; CORYDON, IN)
  • BLUE RIVER SERVICES INC (Hospital, about 14 miles away; SALEM, IN)
  • BLUE RIVER SERVICES INC (Hospital, about 14 miles away; MILLTOWN, IN)
  • ST VINCENT SALEM HOSPITAL INC Critical Access Hospitals (about 15 miles away; SALEM, IN)
  • KINDRED TRANSITIONAL CARE AND REHAB-INDIAN CREEK (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; CORYDON, IN)
  • KINDRED TRANSITIONAL CARE AND REHAB-HARRISON (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; CORYDON, IN)

Airports and heliports located in Palmyra:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Palmyra:

  • Indiana University-Southeast (about 17 miles; New Albany, IN; Full-time enrollment: 5,050)
  • Jefferson Community and Technical College (about 23 miles; Louisville, KY; FT enrollment: 7,950)
  • University of Louisville (about 24 miles; Louisville, KY; FT enrollment: 16,640)
  • The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (about 26 miles; Louisville, KY; FT enrollment: 2,360)
  • Bellarmine University (about 26 miles; Louisville, KY; FT enrollment: 3,180)
  • Sullivan University (about 28 miles; Louisville, KY; FT enrollment: 5,129)
  • Elizabethtown Community and Technical College (about 51 miles; Elizabethtown, KY; FT enrollment: 3,762)

Public elementary/middle school in Palmyra:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Palmyra: Palmyra Fire Department (A), Palmyra Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Palmyra Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Harrison County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Indiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

67.3%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.4%
Whole state:

6.9%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
7 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

Banks with branches in Palmyra (2011 data):

  • First Harrison Bank: Palmyra Branch at 710 Main Street, branch established on 1938/09/10. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $439.6 mil, Deposits: $364.8 mil, headquarters in Corydon, IN, positive income, 13 total offices

For population 15 years and over in Palmyra:

Marital status in Palmyra, IN
  • Never married: 27.5%
  • Now married: 49.0%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 8.1%
  • Divorced: 13.7%

For population 25 years and over in Palmyra:

  • High school or higher: 83.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.4%
  • Unemployed: 6.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 40.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.3
Indiana average:

11.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Palmyra, IN (based on Harrison County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5,39933
Mainline Protestant5,22540
Catholic4,4476
Other2892
Black Protestant551
None23,949-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Harrison County:

1.63 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Harrison County:

0.27 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15
This county:

4.08 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.57 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 16
This county:

4.35 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.78 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.1%
State:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Harrison County:

29.0%
Indiana:

29.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Harrison County:

20.5%
State:

14.3%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Palmyra:

49.3%
Indiana:

49.3%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Palmyra:

47.1%
Indiana:

46.2%

Average BMI:
Palmyra:

28.7
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Palmyra:

22.8%
Indiana:

21.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Palmyra:

6.1%
Indiana:

10.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Palmyra:

6.8
Indiana:

6.8

Overweight people:
Palmyra:

31.6%
Indiana:

33.9%

General health condition:
This city:

58.6%
State:

56.1%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

76.9%
Indiana:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Palmyra, IN Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 4$15,545$46,6350$0
Other Government Administration 1$5,810$69,7203$2,982
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$765
Totals for Government 5$21,355$51,2524$3,747

Palmyra government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $698,000 ($773.84)
    Parks and Recreation: $188,000 ($208.43)
    Sewerage: $125,000 ($138.58)
    Central Staff Services: $47,000 ($52.11)
    Solid Waste Management: $40,000 ($44.35)
    Regular Highways: $34,000 ($37.69)
    Police Protection: $13,000 ($14.41)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $6,000 ($6.65)
    Financial Administration: $5,000 ($5.54)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $48,000 ($53.22)

Palmyra government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $216,000 ($239.47)
    Solid Waste Management: $41,000 ($45.45)
    Parks and Recreation: $6,000 ($6.65)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $7,000 ($7.76)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $2,000 ($2.22)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($1.11)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $1,246,000 ($1381.37)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $121,000 ($134.15)
    Water Utilities: $41,000 ($45.45)
    Highways: $33,000 ($36.59)
    General Local Government Support: $5,000 ($5.54)
  • Tax - Property: $15,000 ($16.63)
    Public Utilities Sales: $5,000 ($5.54)
    Other License: $5,000 ($5.54)

Palmyra government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,181,000 ($1309.31)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,181,000 ($1309.31)

Palmyra government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $233,000 ($258.31)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,206,000 ($1337.03)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $193,000 ($213.97)

Businesses in Palmyra, IN

  • Subway: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Palmyra:

  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKJK (1080 AM; 10 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSLM (1220 AM; 5 kW; SALEM, IN; Owner: DON H. MARTIN)
  • WGTK (970 AM; 5 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF KENTUCKY, INC.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WXXA (790 AM; 5 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY)
  • WLOU (1350 AM; 2 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WSAI (1530 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WXLN (1570 AM; 2 kW; NEW ALBANY, IN; Owner: MORTENSON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WTVN (610 AM; 50 kW; COLUMBUS, OH; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WFIA (900 AM; 1 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Palmyra:

  • WZKF (98.9 FM; SALEM, IN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WFPK (91.9 FM; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • WUOL-FM (90.5 FM; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • WDJX (99.7 FM; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: BLUE CHIP BROADCASTING LICENSES II, LTD.)
  • WVEZ (106.9 FM; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • W284AD (104.7 FM; NEW ALBANY, IN; Owner: LIFETALK RADIO, INC.)
  • WRVI (105.9 FM; VALLEY STATION, KY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF KENTUCKY, INC.)
  • WFPL (89.3 FM; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • WFIA-FM (94.7 FM; NEW ALBANY, IN; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF KENTUCKY, INC.)
  • WJZL (93.1 FM; CLARKSVILLE, IN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WQMF (95.7 FM; JEFFERSONVILLE, IN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSFR (107.7 FM; CORYDON, IN; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WKLO (96.9 FM; HARDINSBURG, IN; Owner: WKLO, LLC)
  • WPTI (103.9 FM; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WSLM-FM (97.9 FM; SALEM, IN; Owner: REBECCA L. COOMER)
  • WAMZ (97.5 FM; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJIE-FM (88.5 FM; OKOLONA, KY; Owner: EVANGEL SCHOOLS, INC.)
  • WBRO (89.9 FM; MARENGO, IN; Owner: CRAWFORD COUNTY COMMUNITY RADIO, INC.)
  • WTFX-FM (100.5 FM; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMPI (105.3 FM; SCOTTSBURG, IN; Owner: D.R. RICE BROADCASTING, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Palmyra:

  • WHAS-TV (Channel 11; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: BELO KENTUCKY, INC.)
  • WDRB (Channel 41; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: INDEPENDENCE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • WFTE (Channel 58; SALEM, IN; Owner: INDEPENDENCE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • WLKY-TV (Channel 32; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: WLKY HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • W24BW (Channel 24; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: GREATER LOUISVILLE COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WJYL-CA (Channel 45; CLARKSVILLE, IN; Owner: JOHN W. SMITH, JR.)
  • WAVE (Channel 3; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
  • WHAN-LP (Channel 17; SALEM, IN; Owner: REBECCA L. WHITE)
  • WKPC-TV (Channel 15; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUC'L. TV)
  • WKMJ-TV (Channel 68; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WBNA (Channel 21; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: WORD BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WVHF-LP (Channel 5; JEFFERSONVILLE, ETC., IN; Owner: JOHN W. SMITH, JR.)
  • WBKI-CA (Channel 28; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: LOUISVILLE COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W50CI (Channel 50; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WBXV-CA (Channel 13; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • Palmyra, Indiana
  • Fatal accident count17
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents25
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:5
  • Fatalities18
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents34
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents0
  • Indiana average
  • Fatal accident count8792
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents13827
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons2182
  • Fatalities9699
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents20608
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1160
See more detailed statistics of Palmyra fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 75ft / 23.3mTotal length
  • 2,523Total average daily traffic
  • 163Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,998Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Palmyra, IN - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11910-1919
  • 21980-1989
  • 51990-1999
  • 12000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Palmyra, IN

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

22 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Palmyra)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • PALMYRA, 1423 Highway 150 (Lat: 38.403444 Lon: -86.100028), Type: Tower, Structure height: 85.3 m, Overall height: 89.9 m, Call Sign: WQOT275,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6226.89 MHz, Grant Date: 01/23/2012, Expiration Date: 01/23/2022, Cancellation Date: 09/01/2021, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Verizon, 1300 I St Nw - Suite 500 East, Washington, DC 20005, Phone: (202) 515-2453, Email:

  • Palmyra East Water, Lat: 38.377778 Lon: -86.044444, Type: Mast, Structure height: 45 m, Overall height: 46 m, Call Sign: WQTD910,
    Assigned Frequencies: 3650.00 MHz, Grant Date: 01/14/2014, Expiration Date: 01/14/2024, Cancellation Date: 01/22/2024, Certifier: Michael S Cason, Registrant: Crossroads Broadband, Inc, 213 West Main Street, Vevay, IN 47043, Phone: (502) 213-0024, Email:

  • 9LV1194A, 1423 Highway 150 (Lat: 38.403444 Lon: -86.100028), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 85.3 m, Overall height: 89.9 m, Call Sign: WRAD494,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10915.0 MHz, 6389.96 MHz, 10835.0 MHz... (+44 more), Grant Date: 10/17/2017, Expiration Date: 10/17/2027, Certifier: David Weblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:

  • Palmyra Fire Station, 595 Main Street (Lat: 38.407972 Lon: -86.112861), Type: Tank, Structure height: 18 m, Overall height: 45.7 m, Call Sign: WRMP566,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11245.0 MHz, 11245.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 10755.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz, 11645.0 MHz... (+32 more), Grant Date: 05/12/2021, Expiration Date: 05/12/2031, Certifier: Joshua C Norman, Registrant: Intelpath, Hinsdale, IL 60522, Phone: (312) 841-9188, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Palmyra)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: ULTRALIGHT SPORT AVIATION LLC ZENITH 701 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 912ULS SERIES (100 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 3738A, N3738A, N-3738A, Serial Number: 082, Year manufactured: 2004, Airworthiness Date: 10/27/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 02/07/2008
    Registrant (LLC): Bear Creek Aviation LLC, 2220 E Martinsburg Fire Rd, Palmyra, IN 47164
  • Aircraft: ZAHTILLA DIRK L EXCALIBUR (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: BOMBARDIER ROTAX (ALL) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 53DZ, N53DZ, N-53DZ, Serial Number: 1095, Year manufactured: 2006, Airworthiness Date: 08/17/2006, Certificate Issue Date: 06/23/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Christian Kast, 14150 Wingler Rd Ne, Palmyra, IN 47164
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6180E, N6180E, N-6180E, Serial Number: 46280, Year manufactured: 1958, Airworthiness Date: 12/29/1958, Certificate Issue Date: 12/23/1994
    Registrant (Individual): Allen R Thevenot, 13735 Kings Ln Ne, Palmyra, IN 47164

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED2$117,135
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$107,760
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN1$58,210
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0
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2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 21. The highest number of reported fires - 52 took place in 2007, and the least - 4 in 2015. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Palmyra, IN When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (45.8%), and Structure Fires (39.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Palmyra, IN
    • 16745.8%Outside Fires
    • 14439.5%Structure Fires
    • 3710.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 174.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Palmyra, IN
Most common first names in Palmyra, IN among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William2276.0 years
Charles1871.2 years
James1775.5 years
Mary1685.6 years
John1377.8 years
Robert1171.2 years
George1072.8 years
Raymond876.5 years
Arthur879.7 years
Walter870.2 years
Most common last names in Palmyra, IN among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Gettelfinger1277.5 years
Martin1085.1 years
Miller979.4 years
Haub878.6 years
Smith874.1 years
Uhl782.7 years
Voyles779.0 years
Brown674.8 years
Arnold669.7 years
Fessel579.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Palmyra, IN
  • 52.3%Electricity
  • 36.0%Utility gas
  • 7.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.7%Wood
  • 0.9%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Palmyra, IN
  • 70.4%Electricity
  • 26.2%Utility gas
  • 2.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.3%No fuel used


Palmyra compared to Indiana state average:

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Palmyra on our top lists:

  • #98 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in India (population 500+)"
There are 4 pilots and 7 other airmen in this city.
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