Alma, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Gratiot County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
9,421
Population
1,575/sq mi density
$50,506
Median Income
$26,194 per capita
$108,100
Home Value
$167,238 Zillow
$791
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
504
Violent Crime/100K
975 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,506 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,100 home value, $791/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
504 violent crimes/100K (33% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Alma experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. The area receives 39.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 720 ft (219 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,575/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3803°N, 84.6544°W |
| Timezone | America/Detroit |
| County | Gratiot County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mbs International (MBS) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.0 in |
Alma has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (1.8").