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Alma, WI
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Alma, WI
At a Glance
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)
Is Alma a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Alma residents earn a median household income of $56,284 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,120. The unemployment rate stands at 0.1% (97% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 401 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alma is $174,500 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,454. Median rent is $763/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Alma reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
30.2% of adults in Alma hold a bachelor's degree or higher (10% below the national average). 90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alma has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.