Alma, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Catron County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
31 Population 10/sq mi density
57°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Alma, NM

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
45.2%
34% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
6% above
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

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)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
134%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Alma a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

45.2% of adults in Alma hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Alma has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population31
Median Age63.9 yrs
Density10/mi²
Male / Female23% / 77%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$42,116
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$144M
Avg Weekly Wage$801

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$200,569
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity34.0%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death11,457/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain16.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation4,989 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+45.2%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Safford Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
45.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.