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Alma, KS


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Alma, Kansas

Alma, Kansas, in Wabaunsee county, is 32 miles W of Topeka, Kansas (center to center) and 92 miles W of Kansas City, Missouri. There are an estimated 797 people in the city.

The People and Families of Alma

In Alma, about 57% of adults are married.

Alma has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Alma had a median family income of $46,339. Alma has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in the city living below the poverty line. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Alma.

Alma Housing

Approximately 78% of housing in Alma is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities.

Commuting

In Alma, 86% of commuters drive to work. Alma is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Alma Walking and Biking to Work
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 10%Alma People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 16%Alma Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Alma Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Alma, KS

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population98
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women88
Female Share of the Population76
Racial Diversity67
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Male Share of the Population55

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size45

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better910
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults88
Median Family Income78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use56
Short Commute Times42

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes78
People Living Alone75
Affordability of Rents76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
Housing Recently Built11
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