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Alma, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Gratiot County County
Alma, MI
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 $50,506 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,194. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 794 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alma is $108,100 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,260. Median rent is $791/month, with 31.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Alma reports 226 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,229/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
28.5% of adults in Alma hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alma has 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.