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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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.9°F
0% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,664/sq mi
Coordinates39.0953°N, 93.5452°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportSedalia Regional (DMO)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.0"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.42"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Earthquake History

8 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

May 18, 2005 Missouri M3.3 80 km
Jul 31, 2005 Missouri M3.3 82 km
Mar 30, 2001 1 km SW of Hermitage, Missouri M3.1 131 km
Jan 21, 1992 5 km SE of Linn Creek, Missouri M3.1 144 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 100 km
Feb 8, 2004 6 km SSW of Stoutsville, Missouri M2.9 150 km
Apr 4, 2015 3 km ESE of Clinton, Missouri M2.6 84 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

427 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 289 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2003 EF4 82 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 67 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 47 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 99 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 77 km 1
Apr 19, 1973 EF4 63 km 0
Jun 12, 1970 EF4 76 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 75 km 0
Mar 6, 2017 EF3 62 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 30 km 0
Mar 12, 2006 EF3 95 km 4
Nov 27, 1990 EF3 98 km 0
May 12, 1980 EF3 49 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 53 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 34 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 20, 1973 EF3 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,089 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 2,089 86 km
2022 WOOLDRIDGE FIRE 1,323 92 km
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 57 km
1994 UNNAMED 644 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 32°F (0°C) 1.4 in
March 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
December 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in

Alma has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.4").

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