At a Glance
Median Income
$50,500
$28,292 per capita
Home Value
$43,300
Zillow: $123,404
Median Rent
$483/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
16.3% 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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alma residents earn a median household income of $50,500 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,292. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 796 business establishments, including 86 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alma is $43,300 , 85% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,404. Median rent is $483/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
8.0% of adults in Alma hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alma has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population300
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density265/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,500
Per Capita$28,292
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$1,758M
Avg Weekly Wage$947
Housing
A+
Home Value$43,300
Rent$483
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$123,404
Housing Units179
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death12,320/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain44.6 in/yr
Elevation626 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Alma was founded in 1854.
The median home in Alma was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
33.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.