62556 Palmer, IL is a small city located in Christian County, Illinois. The most recent Census Bureau estimates place the population at 2,124 residents. Despite its size, 62556 Palmer is ranked highly on a number of bestplaces rankings. According to Best Places data, it is ranked as the #1 best city to live in the state of Illinois for 2021 and #31 best city to live in the US for 2021 due to its low cost of living, excellent schools, and crime rates that are lower than the national average. It also ranks as one of the top ten cities with highest job growth in all of Illinois and has a strong economy with over 80% of businesses reporting annual revenues above $5 million.
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