Wisconsin
Alma is a small town in Wisconsin with a population of 792. Residents earn $56,284 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Alma receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Alma stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Alma is $56,284, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.1%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Alma is $174,500, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $763 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Alma is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Alma experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches, including 37.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,284 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,120 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $895 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,302 |
| Unemployment | 0.1% |
| 97% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 401 |
| County GDP | $731M |
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Healthcare | 24 |
| Retail | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,359 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.50% |
| Commute Time | 23.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.6% |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |
| Census Median | $174,500 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $237,454 |
| Census Median Rent | $763 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.4% |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 65.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,359 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.50% |
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.6% |
| Depression | 25.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,033/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 64.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 24 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.2 inches |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,157 ft (353 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 149/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3398°N, 91.9185°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 55011 |
Winner: Republican by 30.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.2% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 149/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.0% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 24 |
| Restaurants | 46 |
| Retail Stores | 32 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 23.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.6% |
| Work from Home | 10.6% |