Alma, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Gratiot County County

3.1 /5.0

B Good

9,421 Population 1,575/sq mi density

$50,506 Median Income $26,194 per capita

$108,100 Home Value $158,260 Zillow

$791 Median Rent 31.9% income on rent

47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

226 Violent Crime/100K 1,229 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$50,506 median income, 4.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$108,100 home value, $791/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

226 violent crimes/100K

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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. The area receives 39.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

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)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

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

Annual Rainfall 34.5"

9% below US avg

Snowfall 39.3"

Wettest Month (Sep) 3.78"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.30"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

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)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 30, 2015.

May 2, 2015	5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan	M4.2	142 km
Sep 2, 1994	5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan	M3.5	65 km
Jun 30, 2015	5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan	M3.3	141 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

329 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 129 fatalities, 1,121 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Jun 8, 1953	EF5	72 km	116
Apr 21, 1967	EF4	51 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	59 km	1
May 12, 1956	EF4	90 km	3
Aug 24, 2007	EF3	89 km	0
Jul 2, 1997	EF3	87 km	1
Jul 2, 1997	EF3	79 km	0
Jun 21, 1996	EF3	73 km	0
Aug 8, 1984	EF3	88 km	0
Jun 12, 1984	EF3	63 km	0
Mar 30, 1976	EF3	90 km	0
Jul 14, 1974	EF3	97 km	0
Apr 23, 1968	EF3	75 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF3	97 km	0
Feb 28, 2024	EF2	95 km	0
Aug 24, 2023	EF2	86 km	2
Mar 14, 2019	EF2	70 km	0
Jun 22, 2015	EF2	75 km	0
May 28, 2013	EF2	93 km	0
Oct 18, 2007	EF2	90 km	2

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROSCOMMON4 (2,109 ac, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2005	ROSCOMMON4	2,109	95 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	22°F (-6°C)	1.7 in	Coldest
February	23°F (-5°C)	1.3 in	Driest
March	33°F (0°C)	2.2 in
April	45°F (7°C)	2.9 in
May	57°F (14°C)	2.9 in
June	66°F (19°C)	3.2 in
July	71°F (22°C)	2.6 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	3.6 in
September	60°F (16°C)	3.8 in	Wettest
October	49°F (9°C)	2.8 in
November	37°F (3°C)	2.6 in
December	26°F (-3°C)	2.1 in

Alma has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 22°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.3").

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