At a Glance
Median Income
$58,320
$22,674 per capita
Home Value
$197,200
Zillow: $251,207
Median Rent
$992/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
463/100K
1,041/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
18.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
17.8% smoking rate
How Alma Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alma's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alma a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alma residents earn a median household income of $58,320 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,674. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,281 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alma is $197,200 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,207. Median rent is $992/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Alma reports 463 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 22% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,041/100K.
Education
18.6% of adults in Alma hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alma has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,879
Median Age27.5 yrs
Density1,026/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
C+
Median Income$58,320
Per Capita$22,674
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty18.4%
County GDP$2,328M
Avg Weekly Wage$938
Housing
A+
Home Value$197,200
Rent$992
Ownership45.6%
Zillow$251,207
Housing Units2,168
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent463/100K
Property1,041/100K
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,457/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Rain47.3 in/yr
Elevation465 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Alma was founded in 1874.
The median home in Alma was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 101 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.