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Living in Palatka

Palatka is a city in the United States. Median gross rent was US$901 per month, while the median home value was US$150,500 in July 2026. In July 2026, Palatka had a population of 10,650. There were 89 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 25 schools in 2026.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Palatka?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Palatka.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 50.8%, and the vacancy rate was 7.17% in July 2026. 61.3% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month4 published recurring costs, € per month
Palatka recurring monthly costs, € per month€435Private kindergarten€217Utilities, 85 m² flat€52Internet, 60 Mbps€37Mobile plan, 10 GB€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited51.91 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Palatka (Wayback Machine capture 20250219191926)19Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly435.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Palatka (Wayback Machine capture 20250219191926)19Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB37 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Palatka (Wayback Machine capture 20250219191926)19Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home217.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Palatka (Wayback Machine capture 20250219191926)19Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$901/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent61.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct7.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents4,775 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
Median monthly rent792 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 422 people of 10,872 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$32,021 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Palatka is 9.3%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Palatka 9.3%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd32,021 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct61.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct81.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct2.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct16.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct4.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary2,023 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)17Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,260 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov7Official
Unemployment rate9.27 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Palatka. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Palatka. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct77.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools25 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count11Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct25.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents89 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate4,792 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio10Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Palatka when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesPalatka highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Palatka highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,195San Jose3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents507.2 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute23.52 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct2.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct2.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Destinations from nearest airport1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights14Official
Nearest airportUST3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official
Distance to nearest airport45 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports15Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Palatka. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
Open official information
Open the full United States section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Palatka.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Palatka average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND32°8°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Palatka average monthly precipitation, mm05010015020072667964881971621711861155056JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 18.06 · Feb 20.11 · Mar 23.22 · Apr 26.44 · May 29.61 · Jun 31.28 · Jul 32.22 · Aug 31.72 · Sep 29.78 · Oct 26.67 · Nov 22.61 · Dec 19.44 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information13Official
Average night-time low by monthJan 8.39 · Feb 9.94 · Mar 12.06 · Apr 15.17 · May 18.5 · Jun 21.56 · Jul 22.67 · Aug 22.78 · Sep 21.89 · Oct 18.33 · Nov 13.67 · Dec 10.28 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information13Official
Average temperature by monthJan 13.22 · Feb 15.06 · Mar 17.67 · Apr 20.83 · May 24.06 · Jun 26.44 · Jul 27.44 · Aug 27.28 · Sep 25.83 · Oct 22.5 · Nov 18.11 · Dec 14.83 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information13Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 72.39 · Feb 65.53 · Mar 78.74 · Apr 63.5 · May 88.14 · Jun 197.4 · Jul 161.5 · Aug 170.7 · Sep 185.7 · Oct 115.3 · Nov 50.29 · Dec 56.39 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00082915 (FEDERAL PT)13Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M336.8 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M36.59 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count4 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm1,327 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul28.38 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature23.02 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan15.91 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Canton10,873 residentsMedulla10,871 residentsSumner10,871 residentsFort Oglethorpe10,868 residentsFairview10,877 residentsColumbia10,865 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Palatka residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96.1%Foreign residents 3.9%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share3.22 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents422 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G09 Ntd Service Area Population503,506 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Population density426.1 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population10,872 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program16Official

Is Palatka a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker46%strong on work, weak on safety · range 35–57%
Skilled employee62%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–72%
Student49%strong on education, weak on work · range 37–61%
Family55%strong on family, weak on cost · range 41–69%
Retirement46%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 32–60%
Foreign residents422 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population10,872 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent61.26 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent792 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents4,775 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary2,023 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd150,500 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes50.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour46.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad3.96 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct0.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct3.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct55.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct73.6 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct13.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct10.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct82.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count2 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Unlinked Passenger Trips 202255,698 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Vehicles Operated Max Service 202216 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus3,284 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct7.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct76.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Palatka?

The median gross salary is 3,260 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Palatka?

The unemployment rate is 9.27 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How many people live in Palatka?

The published population is 10,872 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Palatka?

422 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Palatka a good place to live?

Palatka may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  5. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  8. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  9. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Palatka (Wayback Machine capture 20250219191926) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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