Alma, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Crawford County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,879
Population
1,026/sq mi density
$58,320
Median Income
$22,674 per capita
$197,200
Home Value
$251,207 Zillow
$992
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
463
Violent Crime/100K
1,041 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$58,320 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$197,200 home value, $992/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
463 violent crimes/100K (22% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Alma enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 2.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 465 ft (142 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,026/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4924°N, 94.2139°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Crawford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Smith Regional (FSM) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 26.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in |
Alma has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 40°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (2.7").