Alma, KS

Living in Alma

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Bikeability 31
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Walkability 73
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Commute 53
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Public Transit 31
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Affordability 88
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Public Safety 95
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Airports 22
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Hospitals 73
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Colleges 36
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Schools 53
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Residents

899 Population +1 (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +7 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated -5% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate30%
Some College43%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$60k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more<1%

Employers

Government11%
Private sector60%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office16%
Service11%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Walked8%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$93k Median Home Value +$8.6k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$475 Median Monthly Rent +$147 (2010–19)
69% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier49%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K51%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K15%
$250K to $299K3%

House Heating Type

Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas83%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Alma

United States45
Kansas56
Topeka Metro Area49
Wabaunsee County10

Property Crime in Alma

United States48
Kansas58
Topeka Metro Area78
Wabaunsee County11

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (24%)(71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump74%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 1 4
Feb 33 1 4
Mar 44 2 2
Apr 54 3 0
May 64 5 0
Jun 73 5 0
Jul 79 4 0
Aug 77 4 0
Sep 68 3 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 43 2 1
Dec 31 1 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alma

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding31
Tornado16
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Alma, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Alma, KS

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Colleges

Colleges near Alma, KS

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Washburn University
31 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Alma, KS

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Wamego Health Center
13 miles, N
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Irwin ACH (FT Riley)
27 miles, W

Airports

Airports near Alma, KS

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