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Almena, KS
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Almena, KS
At a Glance
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)
Is Almena a Good Place to Live?
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 1.1% (69% 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 $104,492. 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.
Safety & Crime
Almena reports 104 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,426/100K.
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. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.