Alma, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Ellis County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
469
Population
86/sq mi density
$105,300
Median Income
$43,764 per capita
$281,300
Home Value
$288,608 Zillow
$930
Median Rent
30.6% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$105,300 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$281,300 home value, $930/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Alma enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.8°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 442 ft (135 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 86/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.2762°N, 96.5432°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ellis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Dallas Love Field (DAL) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 89.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0466 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 5.1 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in |
Alma has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.9").