Alma, GA

Alma, Georgia

Alma, Georgia, in Bacon county, is 88 miles SW of Savannah, Georgia (center to center) and 96 miles NW of Jacksonville, Florida. There are an estimated 3,236 people in the city.

The People and Families of Alma

In Alma, about 39% 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. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Approximately 42% of Alma is non-white. In Georgia, the city is known for its racial diversity.

Alma has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Alma had a median family income of $21,941.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Alma Housing

Approximately 54% of housing in Alma is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city. Alma is known in Georgia for having lower rents than most places.

Commuting

In Alma, 92% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in Alma than other cities.

High Points

Alma strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Georgia):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 8%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Alma, GA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Alma Almanac

Alma Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Alma Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Alma, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Alma Hospitals

BACON COUNTY HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
302 SOUTH WAYNE STREET
(912) 632-8961
Emergency Service: Yes

Alma High Schools (2004)

BACON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
901 NORTH PIERCE STREET
912-632-4414
A Title I school.
Serves 517 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.9

Alma Colleges

(List of All Georgia Colleges)

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