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Alma, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Ellis County County

3.3 /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 308 sunny days/yr
299 Violent Crime/100K 3,425 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good 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
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
299 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. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. 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 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

Geography

Elevation442 ft (135 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²)
Population Density86/sq mi
Coordinates32.2762°N, 96.5432°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyEllis County County
Nearest AirportDallas Love Field (DAL)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0466 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)5.1 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.3 / 100
Community Resilience75.3 / 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)

Earthquake History

87 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on May 1, 2024.

May 7, 2015 5 km N of Venus, Texas M4.0 57 km
Dec 8, 2013 0 km NNE of Sanctuary, Texas M3.6 120 km
Nov 20, 2013 1 km NNW of Azle, Texas M3.6 118 km
Jan 7, 2015 6 km NE of Irving, Texas M3.6 71 km
Jan 6, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.5 71 km
Jun 24, 2012 3 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.5 73 km
Nov 25, 2013 3 km WNW of Sanctuary, Texas M3.4 124 km
May 31, 1997 3 km ESE of Neylandville, Texas M3.4 114 km
May 19, 2018 8 km NW of Venus, Texas M3.4 63 km
Sep 30, 2012 4 km NW of Irving, Texas M3.4 75 km
May 16, 2009 5 km NNW of Grand Prairie, Texas M3.3 73 km
May 18, 2015 5 km N of Irving, Texas M3.3 76 km
Apr 2, 2015 5 km NNE of Irving, Texas M3.3 75 km
Jan 18, 2012 9 km SSE of Godley, Texas M3.3 89 km
Jun 15, 2012 5 km SSE of Briaroaks, Texas M3.3 72 km
May 1, 2024 7 km S of Mansfield, Texas M3.2 62 km
May 3, 2015 4 km N of Irving, Texas M3.2 75 km
May 1, 2024 7 km SSW of Mansfield, Texas M3.1 65 km
Jan 13, 2014 2 km ESE of Reno, Texas M3.1 120 km
Feb 27, 2015 4 km ENE of Irving, Texas M3.1 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ike (2008, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2008 Ike Category 2 184 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

726 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 166 fatalities, 2,281 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 11, 1953 EF5 99 km 114
Apr 29, 2017 EF4 49 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF4 58 km 10
Apr 25, 1994 EF4 41 km 3
May 26, 1976 EF4 69 km 0
Mar 10, 1973 EF4 87 km 6
Mar 31, 1959 EF4 80 km 6
Oct 20, 2019 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 29, 2017 EF3 64 km 2
Dec 26, 2015 EF3 40 km 0
May 10, 2015 EF3 88 km 2
May 15, 2013 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 3, 2012 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 16, 2002 EF3 92 km 0
May 12, 2000 EF3 88 km 2
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 28, 2000 EF3 92 km 2
Apr 27, 1990 EF3 75 km 0
Dec 13, 1984 EF3 50 km 0
Oct 13, 1981 EF3 52 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: C#491 (3,616 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 C#491 3,616 74 km
2011 495 1,606 98 km
2023 DOUBLE BACK 1,275 100 km
2011 CEDAR RIDGE 1,051 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 2.9 in
March 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
April 65°F (18°C) 3.5 in
May 73°F (23°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
July 84°F (29°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 2.0 in
September 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
October 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in

Alma has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (1.9").

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