At a Glance
Median Income
$68,333
$39,327 per capita
Home Value
$158,200
Zillow: $195,582
Median Rent
$875/mo
23.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
14.9% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alma a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alma residents earn a median household income of $68,333 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,327. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 128 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alma is $158,200 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,582. Median rent is $875/month, with 23.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
23.8% of adults in Alma hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alma has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,176
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density1,023/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,333
Per Capita$39,327
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$267M
Avg Weekly Wage$869
Housing
A+
Home Value$158,200
Rent$875
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$195,582
Housing Units574
Rent Burden23.7%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,062/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain25.8 in/yr
Elevation2,003 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 16%
Commute17 min
Broadband77.4%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Alma was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Kearney Regional (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.