At a Glance
Median Income
$61,548
$28,176 per capita
Home Value
$198,200
Zillow: $220,138
Median Rent
$888/mo
16.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
12.7% smoking rate
How Almira Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Almira's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Almira a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Almira residents earn a median household income of $61,548 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,176. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 451 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Almira is $198,200 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $220,138. Median rent is $888/month, with 16.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
12.4% of adults in Almira hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Almira has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population365
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density716/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans12.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,548
Per Capita$28,176
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$685M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,045
Housing
A+
Home Value$198,200
Rent$888
Ownership68.9%
Zillow$220,138
Housing Units141
Rent Burden16.9%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,269/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain10.9 in/yr
Elevation1,915 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute30 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Almira was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.