Alma, WI

Alma, Wisconsin

Alma, Wisconsin, in Buffalo county, is 34 miles NE of Rochester, Minnesota (center to center) and 72 miles SE of St. Paul, Minnesota. There are an estimated 942 people in the city.

The People and Families of Alma

In Alma, about 58% 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 $45,625.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Alma Housing

Approximately 65% of housing in Alma is owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Alma. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.

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 Wisconsin):

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Alma, WI

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

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

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

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)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Alma residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

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 High Schools (2004)

ALMA HI
S1618 STATE ROAD 35
608-685-4416
Serves 136 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 11.2

Alma Colleges

(List of All Wisconsin Colleges)

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