At a Glance
Median Income
$49,250
$31,943 per capita
Home Value
$106,100
Zillow: $245,435
Median Rent
$738/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
16.1% 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+
3.5 / 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 $49,250 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,943. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,311 business establishments, including 136 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Almena is $106,100 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,435. Median rent is $738/month, with 26.3% 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 1975.
Education
11.0% of adults in Almena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Almena has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population749
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density663/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$49,250
Per Capita$31,943
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$2,185M
Avg Weekly Wage$919
Housing
A+
Home Value$106,100
Rent$738
Ownership67.3%
Zillow$245,435
Housing Units362
Rent Burden26.3%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,642/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation1,207 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+1.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute22 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Almena was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 136 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.