The Town FilesPalmyra, Indiana
Town in Harrison County · population 898 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $163,800
- Household income
- $60,862
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 11 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 34.3
Palmyra is a town of 898 people in Harrison County, Indiana. The median home is worth $163,800, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). It ranks easier by car than 93% of Indiana towns, better for first-time buyers than 90% of Indiana towns, quieter than 79% of Indiana towns.
How Palmyra ranks
Percentile among Indiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Indiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Palmyra is worth $163,800, above the typical Indiana town ($150,400). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $60,862, which is more affordable than 42% of Indiana towns. Median rent is $772 a month. 66.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Palmyra | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $163,800 | $150,400 |
| Median rent | $772 | $888 |
| Median household income | $60,862 | $61,953 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 66.1% | 73.4% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1966 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Palmyra
| People | Palmyra | Typical Indiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.3 | 38.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.9% | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 31.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.1% | 17.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.9% | 11.6% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 10.0% | 6.2% |
| Average commute | 34.0 min | 24.7 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Palmyra
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 24.3°F. About 46.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.1 inches of snow (typical Indiana town: 21.1 in). Expect about 25 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 104 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Palmyra since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Indiana town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on April 3, 1974 about 0.3 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 14 deaths and 91 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 2, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 46 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 2, 2012.
Severe weather in Harrison County since 1996
Harrison County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2026 | Flood | EM-3651: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3641: Severe Winter Storm |
| July 22, 2025 | Flood | DR-4882: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4515: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3456: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Harrison County
Harrison County had 10,252 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,804 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Palmyra itself the ACS puts it at 0.7%.
Public schools in Palmyra
1 public school with 422 students, about 19.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Elementary School | PK-5 | 422 | 19.2 |
Towns near Palmyra
- New Salisbury, IN6.5 mi · 550 people · home $179,200
- Greenville, IN7.3 mi · 1,365 people · home $318,900
- New Pekin, IN8.3 mi · 1,323 people · home $135,800
- Borden, IN9.8 mi · 786 people · home $174,500
- Galena, IN9.9 mi · 1,726 people · home $281,200
- Milltown, IN10.1 mi · 790 people · home $118,800
- Georgetown, IN11.0 mi · 3,805 people · home $302,300
- Marengo, IN12.9 mi · 829 people · home $96,300
Palmyra questions
Is Palmyra, Indiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Palmyra scores better for retirees than 53% of Indiana towns and quieter than 79%. 17.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.3).
How much does a house cost in Palmyra?
The median owner-occupied home in Palmyra is valued at $163,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,862, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $772 a month.
What is the weather like in Palmyra?
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 24.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.9 inches of precipitation a year and 11.1 inches of snow.
Does Palmyra get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Palmyra since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on April 3, 1974. The typical Indiana town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)