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Alma, AR


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Alma, Arkansas

Alma, Arkansas, in Crawford county, is 11 miles NE of Fort Smith, Arkansas (center to center) and 109 miles SE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city is conveniently located inside the Fort Smith metropolitan area. There are an estimated 4,160 people in Alma.

The People and Families of Alma

In Alma, about 62% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Alma. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Alma had a median family income of $34,068.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($750) in Alma. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Alma Housing

Approximately 60% of housing in Alma is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Alma, 98% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Alma.

Comparative Profile of Alma, AR

Comparing Alma to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Racial Diversity85
Female Share of the Population76
Male Share of the Population46
Senior Citizens22
Well-Paid Single Men23
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
People Above Poverty37
Median Family Income36
People in Middle Class or Better36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times65
Public Transportation Use22
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Affordability of Rents75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
People Living Alone32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime78
Low Property Crime56

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