How long is the commute from Palmer, NE?
Workers who live in Palmer, NE take an average of 32.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
79.1% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
3.8% of workers walk to work.
0.9% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.9 minutes (±14.6)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 0.9%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Palmer get to work
| Means of transportation | Palmer | Merrick County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 79.1% (±7.5 points) | 82.0% | 76.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 14.1% (±6.8 points) | 8.3% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±10.1 points) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 3.8% (±3.1 points) | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.1% (±3.3 points) | 0.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 0.9% (±1.5 points) | 5.9% | 11.0% | 15.1% |
In Palmer, the average commute is not measurably different from Merrick County (21.4 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (19.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Palmer, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Merrick County (0.1%).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (0.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Merrick County, Palmer ranks 2 of 15 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 62 of 725.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Palmer
| Vehicles available | Palmer | Merrick County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±13.1 points) | 1.9% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.5% (±12.1 points) | 22.1% | 30.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.7% (±12.2 points) | 35.3% | 37.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 41.8% (±11.1 points) | 40.7% | 26.8% | 21.9% |
In Palmer, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Merrick County (1.9%).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (5.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Palmer
| Palmer | Merrick County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 0.9% (±1.5 points) | 5.9% (±1.5 points) | 11.0% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.9% (±1.5 points) | 93.3% (±2.4 points) | 95.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.7% (±2.6 points) | 88.5% (±2.7 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Palmer, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Merrick County (88.5%).
It is also higher than in Nebraska (90.6%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Palmer
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer | — | 32.9 minutes (±14.6) | — |
| Loup Township (Merrick County) | 2.1 mi | 30.0 minutes (±10.6) | Not measurably different |
| Cushing | 7.6 mi | 26.8 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Midland Township (Merrick County) | 8.1 mi | 23.6 minutes (±6.0) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie Creek Township (Merrick County) | 8.4 mi | 36.0 minutes (±8.9) | Not measurably different |
| St. Paul | 10 mi | 26.6 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
| Loup Ferry Township | 11 mi | 24.6 minutes (±13.2) | Not measurably different |
| Mead Township | 13 mi | 16.4 minutes (±15.6) | Not measurably different |
| West Newman Township | 13 mi | 34.5 minutes (±19.7) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Merrick County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prairie Creek Township (Merrick County) | 36.0 minutes (±8.9) |
| 2 | Palmer | 32.9 minutes (±14.6) |
| 3 | Chapman | 30.4 minutes (±9.6) |
| 4 | Loup Township (Merrick County) | 30.0 minutes (±10.6) |
| 5 | Clarksville Township | 27.8 minutes (±5.0) |
| 6 | Chapman Township (Merrick County) | 27.4 minutes (±6.3) |
| 7 | Prairie Island Township | 25.3 minutes (±3.1) |
| 8 | Silver Creek | 24.9 minutes (±4.8) |
Showing 8 of 15 places in Merrick County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Palmer
How long is the average commute in Palmer?
Workers who live in Palmer, NE take an average of 32.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Palmer without a car?
0.0% of households in Palmer have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Palmer?
0.9% (±1.5 points) of workers who live in Palmer worked from home, and 97.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmer village, Nebraska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmer village, Nebraska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palmer village, Nebraska
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Palmer village, Nebraska (place:38160, in state:31).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .