Information on Palmer, Matanuska Susitna Borough
The Home rule city of Palmer is located in the state of Alaska, in Matanuska Susitna Borough. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. |
Palmer Home rule city HALL, Matanuska Susitna Borough
| Palmer Home rule city Hall's address | Palmer Palmer Municipal Building 231 W Evergreen Avenue Palmer, AK 99645 United States | |
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| Phone number of Palmer Home rule city Hall | +1 907-745-3271 | |
| Palmer, AK email | Loading... | |
| Palmer official website | Not available | |
| Mayor of Palmer | Steve Carrington | |
| Birth Certificate | Order your Alaska birth certificate online | |
Common questions about Palmer
What county is Palmer AK in?Palmer, AK is located in Matanuska Susitna County |
Where is Palmer, Alaska ?Palmer is a city in Matanuska-Susitna Borough, located in the southern part of Alaska, USA. It is situated about 42 miles northeast of Anchorage, along the Glenn Highway. Palmer lies in the Matanuska Valley, known for its fertile soil and agricultural significance, near the Talkeetna and Chugach mountain ranges. |
Palmer administrative division
| Country | United States |
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| State | Alaska |
| Borough | Matanuska-Susitna - other boroughs in Alaska |
Demography of Palmer
| Name of Palmer inhabitants (demonym) | Not available | |||
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| Date | Current value | Classed by Region/Country | ||
| Population | 5 937 inhabitants | 10 / 4 066 | ||
| Population density in Palmer | 1 146,7 pop/sq mi (442,7 pop/km²) | |||
List of Passport Facilities in Palmer, AK
Where to apply for a passport in Palmer, AK? There are 2 passport offices in Palmer, try one of these:
| Name | Street | Phone number |
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| COLONY HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY | 9550 E BOGARD ROAD | 9078615538 |
| USPO - PALMER | 500 SOUTH COBB ST. | 9077455051 |
Top 3 most popular banks in Palmer
There are 3 bank branches in Palmer.
First National Bank Alaska is the most popular bank in Palmer with 1 branch offices, followed by Wells Fargo Bank, National Association with 1 branch offices and then KeyBank National Association with 1 branch offices.
Find below all bank branches in Palmer:
| Bank's name | Number of branch offices | Service Type |
|---|---|---|
| First National Bank Alaska | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| Wells Fargo Bank, National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
| KeyBank National Association | 1 | Full Service Brick and Mortar Office |
Palmer administrative numbers
| Palmer Home rule city code | 0258660 |
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| Palmer Home rule city postcode | 99645 |
Transportation modes in Palmer
| Airport | Palmer Municipal Airport 0.9 miles Bryant Army Heliport 29.3 miles Elmendorf Air Force Base 33.1 miles |
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Palmer territory
| Palmer area | 5,18 sq mi (13,41 km²) |
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| Palmer altitude | 230 Altitude feet |
| Geographical coordinates | Latitude: 61.5973 Longitude: -149.115 Latitude: 61° 35' 50'' North Longitude: 149° 6' 54'' West |
| Time zone | UTC -9:00 (America/Anchorage) Summer time : UTC -8:00 Winter time : UTC -9:00 |
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| Cities twinned with Palmer | |
 Saroma |
| Namesake of Palmer |
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| Natural parks | Palmer isn't part of a natural park |
Distance between Palmer and other main cities and towns
| Los Angeles : 2338 miles | Houston : 3256 miles | Philadelphia : 3337 miles |
| Phoenix : 2532 miles | San Antonio : 3178 miles | San Diego : 2445 miles |
| Dallas : 3037 miles | San Jose : 2050 miles | Jacksonville : 3667 miles |
| Indianapolis : 2989 miles | San Francisco : 1994 miles closest | Austin : 3151 miles |
| Columbus : 3082 miles | Fort Worth : 3019 miles | Charlotte : 3417 miles |
| Distances are calculated as the crow flies | ||
Schools in Palmer, AK
Elementary schools in Palmer
Academy Charter School
District of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School DistrictLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 244
Birchtree Charter School
District of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School DistrictLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 8
Students : 415
Butte Elementary
District of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 275
Pioneer Peak Elementary
District of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 5
Students : 430
Sherrod Elementary
District of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School DistrictLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 5
Students : 427
Swanson Elementary
District of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School DistrictLowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 2
Students : 465
Middle schools in Palmer
Colony Middle School
District of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School DistrictLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 745
Palmer Middle School
District of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School DistrictLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 8
Students : 561
High schools in Palmer
Colony High School
District of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 1143
Mat-Su Middle College School
District of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School DistrictLowest grade : 11, Highest grade : 12
Students : 117
Palmer High School
District of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School DistrictLowest grade : 9, Highest grade : 12
Students : 809
Valley Pathways
District of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School DistrictLowest grade : 7, Highest grade : 12
Students : 173
Alternative schools in Palmer
Beryozova School
District of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School DistrictLowest grade : K, Highest grade : 12
Students : 28
Mat-Su Youth Facility
District of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School DistrictLowest grade : 6, Highest grade : 12
Students : 11
Private schools in Palmer
Amazing Grace Academy
Lowest grade : PK, Highest grade : 12Students : 95
Leisure and activities in Palmer surrounding area
| Golf course | |
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| Palmer Golf Course | Fishhook Golf Course |
| Sleepy Hollow Golf Course to Wasilla 14.9 miles | |