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Alma, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
466 Population 1,664/sq mi density
$72,656 Median Income $36,920 per capita
$134,900 Home Value $209,925 Zillow
$842 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 265 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$72,656 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,900 home value, $842/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Alma, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,656
3% below
$36,920 per capita
Home Value
$134,900
52% below
Zillow: $209,925
Median Rent
$842/mo
28% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
262/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.4%
10% below
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
9.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
265 sunny days/yr

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
97%
Home Value
48%
Rent
72%
Poverty
77%
Bachelor's
90%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Alma a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 $72,656 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,920. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Alma is $134,900 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,925. Median rent is $842/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Alma reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 262/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

30.4% of adults in Alma hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Alma has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population466
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density1,664/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,656
Per Capita$36,920
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty9.6%

Housing

A+
Home Value$134,900
Rent$842
Ownership87.2%
Zillow$209,925
Housing Units216
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property262/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days265/yr
Rain39.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation797 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.4%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+22.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute24 min
Broadband65.0%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Alma was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Sedalia Regional (33 miles).
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.