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Alma, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Pottawatomie County County
Alma, KS
At a Glance
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)
Is Alma a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Alma residents earn a median household income of $57,647 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,658. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 747 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alma is $124,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,467. Median rent is $1,200/month, with 38.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Alma reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
26.3% of adults in Alma hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alma has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.