Wisconsin
Alma Center is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 583. Residents earn $64,375 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
Based on current data, Alma Center receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Alma Center offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Alma Center is $64,375, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 7.9% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Alma Center is $121,300, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $773 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Alma Center has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches, including 41.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 92.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.1% |
| 47% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,375 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,489 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $971 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,373 |
| Unemployment | 7.9% |
| 119% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 488 |
| County GDP | $1,372M |
| Restaurants | 61 |
| Healthcare | 49 |
| Retail | 56 |
| Manufacturing | 23 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,761 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.75% |
| Commute Time | 17.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |
| Census Median | $121,300 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $211,281 |
| Census Median Rent | $773 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.0% |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,761 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.75% |
| Obesity | 38.7% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.1% |
| Depression | 25.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,145/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 39.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 49 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.6 inches |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 41.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 980 ft (299 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 583/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4370°N, 90.9128°W |
| County FIPS | 55053 |
Winner: Republican by 19.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.1% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 583/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 93.2% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 49 |
| Restaurants | 61 |
| Retail Stores | 56 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 17.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |