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Alma, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Harlan County County
Alma, NE
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 $68,333 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,327. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% 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 $185,809. 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.
Safety & Crime
Alma reports 54 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,312/100K.
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. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.