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Crime in Alma summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Alma. Key points include:
There were 90 total crimes in Alma in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Alma is 1,486.9 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Alma is 446.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Alma is 1,040.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Alma is -29.84% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Alma Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Alma / 100k People |
Arkansas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 90 | 1,486.9 | 2,508.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 27 | 446.1 | 579.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.3 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 38.6 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 20 | 330.4 | 463.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 63 | 1,040.8 | 1,929.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 11 | 181.7 | 352.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 48 | 793.0 | 1,400.0 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 4 | 66.1 | 176.8 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Alma summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Alma. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Arkansas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Alma is 89 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Alma is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Alma is $245,961.
The median income in Alma is $68,562.
Alma's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Alma Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Alma | Arkansas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 85 | 100 |
| Services | 94 | 95 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 93 | 100 |
| Health | 76 | 68 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 96 | 100 |
| Transportation | 90 | 92 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 92 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Alma, AR Weather
The average high in Alma is 71.3° and the average low is 48.7°.
There are 70.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 50.2 inches of precipitation each year with 4.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Alma |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 71.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 70.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 50.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 4.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Alma Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Alma
The current population in Alma is 5,906. The population has increased 12.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,906 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 5,879 | 0.7% |
| 2022 | 5,837 | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 5,806 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 5,816 | 1.3% |
| 2019 | 5,742 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 5,688 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 5,616 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 5,599 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 5,537 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 5,514 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 5,460 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 5,384 | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 5,323 | 1.5% |
| 2010 | 5,245 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Alma
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Alma is:
83.3% White with 4,919 White residents.
3.4% African American with 200 African American residents.
0.6% American Indian with 35 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 4 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 47 Other residents.
7.3% Two Or More with 430 Two Or More residents.
4.6% Hispanic with 271 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Alma | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.3% | 67.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.4% | 14.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 7.3% | 6.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.6% | 9.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Alma
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Alma is 51.9% female with 3,067 female residents.
Alma is 48.1% male with 2,838 male residents.
| Gender | Alma | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.1% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Alma for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Alma completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Alma completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Alma completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Alma completed some college.
17.0% of adults in Alma completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in Alma completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Alma completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Alma completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Alma completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Alma | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 34.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 17.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 16.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Alma, Arkansas
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1.7% of households in Alma earn Less than $10,000.
2.0% of households in Alma earn $10,000 to $14,999.
18.4% of households in Alma earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.3% of households in Alma earn $25,000 to $34,999.
5.3% of households in Alma earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.9% of households in Alma earn $50,000 to $74,999.
23.8% of households in Alma earn $75,000 to $99,999.
7.4% of households in Alma earn $100,000 to $149,999.
12.5% of households in Alma earn $150,000 to $199,999.
0.7% of households in Alma earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Alma | AR | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.7% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.0% | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 18.4% | 8.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.3% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 5.3% | 12.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.9% | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 23.8% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.4% | 15.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.5% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.7% | 6.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
