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Alma, TX

Texas · Metropolitan Area

Alma is a small town in Texas with a population of 469. Residents earn $105,300 per year, which is 40% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
469 Population 86/sq mi density
$105,300 Median Income $43,764 per capita
$281,300 Home Value
$930 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$105,300 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$281,300 home value, $930/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $105,300
40% higher than US avg
Home Value $281,300
0% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.8%
56% lower than US avg
Median Rent $930
20% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.1%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.9%
93% lower than US avg

How Alma Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population469
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density86/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 84%
Veterans8.8%

Economy

A+
Median Income$105,300
Per Capita$43,764
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty0.9%
County GDP$10,768M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$281,300
Rent$930
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units160
Rent Burden30.6%

Health

Obesity35.1%
Uninsured17.2%
Smoking11.8%
Depression22.7%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain40.2 in/yr
Sunny Days308/yr
Elevation442 ft (135 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute26 min
Broadband84.4%
Libraries5

Is Alma a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Alma receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate. Alma stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Alma is $105,300, which is significantly higher than the national average — 40% above $75,149. This places Alma among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Alma is $281,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $930 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Alma enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. With 308 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Alma has a population of 469 with a density of 86 people per square mile. The median age is 39.5 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83.6%), with 1.3% Black.

Population

469
Total Population
86
People / sq mi
39.5yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
5.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Alma vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.1%
16% above US avg
Spanish8.9%
34% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Alma vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Alma is $105,300, which is 40% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Alma vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$105,300
40% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,764
Avg Weekly Wage$1,114
IRS Avg AGI$81,086

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.9%
93% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,919
County GDP$10,768M

Business (County)

Restaurants344
Healthcare342
Retail451
Manufacturing181

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,596
117% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.70%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.9 min
Drive Alone79.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Alma is $281,300, 0% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $930 (20% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$281,300
0% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$930
20% below US avg
Rent Burden30.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.6%
Housing Units160
Median Year Built1987

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,596
117% above US avg
Effective Rate2.70%
In Alma, 35.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 17.2% of residents lack health insurance. 11.8% are current smokers. 22.7% report depression. 24.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Alma vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.1%
9% above US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure30.7%
Asthma9.4%
COPD5.0%
Cancer6.5%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking11.8%
16% below US avg
Binge Drinking19.0%
Physical Inactivity24.6%
Depression22.7%
Mental Distress17.0%
Physical Distress12.2%
Short Sleep39.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate81.9%
Uninsured17.2%
100% above US avg
Checkup Rate72.0%
Dental Visits59.7%
Premature Death7,453/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access50.1%
Healthcare Facilities342
Alma has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.2 inches. The area enjoys 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.8°F
22% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.2 inches
6% above US avg
Snowfall0.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation442 ft (135 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²)
Population Density86/sq mi
Coordinates32.2762°N, 96.5432°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS48139
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 14.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 31.1-point margin. 84.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 65.1%
D 34%

Winner: Republican by 31.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.8%
56% below US avg
High School+86.7%
Graduate Degree+1.3%
School Test Score5.10
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density86/sq mi
Total Area5.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.4%
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities342
Restaurants344
Retail Stores451

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)28
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.9 min
Drive Alone79.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.3%

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