Alma, KS

Full City Profile · Kansas · Pottawatomie County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
965 Population 1,636/sq mi density
$57,647 Median Income $27,658 per capita
$124,000 Home Value $183,623 Zillow
$1,200 Median Rent 38.1% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$57,647 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,000 home value, $1,200/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Alma, KS

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,647
23% below
$27,658 per capita
Home Value
$124,000
56% below
Zillow: $183,623
Median Rent
$1,200/mo
3% above
38.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
132/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
22% below
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

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)

Income
77%
Home Value
44%
Rent
103%
Poverty
20%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
78%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Alma a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 $57,647 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,658. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% 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 $183,623. 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 132/100K.

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 30°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population965
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density1,636/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,647
Per Capita$27,658
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$1,591M
Avg Weekly Wage$989

Housing

A+
Home Value$124,000
Rent$1,200
Ownership80.1%
Zillow$183,623
Housing Units354
Rent Burden38.1%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property132/100K

Health

Obesity35.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,314/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation1,098 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute24 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Alma was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.386 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.