At a Glance
Median Income
$37,083
$30,882 per capita
Home Value
$60,500
Zillow: $112,817
Median Rent
$667/mo
40.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
26.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
18.2% smoking rate
How Almena Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Almena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Almena a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Almena residents earn a median household income of $37,083 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,882. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 196 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Almena is $60,500 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,817. Median rent is $667/month, with 40.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
15.7% of adults in Almena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Almena has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population447
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density733/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$37,083
Per Capita$30,882
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty26.4%
County GDP$357M
Avg Weekly Wage$909
Housing
A+
Home Value$60,500
Rent$667
Ownership61.9%
Zillow$112,817
Housing Units259
Rent Burden40.7%
Health
Obesity42.8%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death7,015/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain24.9 in/yr
Elevation2,153 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute18 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Almena was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.