What are the schools like in Alma, GA?

Alma is served primarily by Bacon County. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.

What is the median household income in Alma?

The median household income in Alma, GA is $35,354 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

What is the weather like in Alma, GA?

Alma has an average high temperature of 62.6°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

Alma, GA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Alma, GA affordable or expensive?

Alma's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Alma is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $85,900 and the median rent is $650 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Alma, GA?

Alma has a violent crime rate of 544.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 4443.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Alma, GA a Good Place to Live?

Alma is a small town of 3,433 in Georgia, with a median household income of $35,354 and a 2.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Alma stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Alma is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Alma city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.6

Alma's overall cost of living index is 88.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Alma costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Alma, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$85,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$650	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	54.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$35,354	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Alma's violent crime rate is 544.7 per 100,000 residents — 43% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

544.7 /100k

Property Crime

4443.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Alma is served primarily by Bacon County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Alma, GA	National Avg
School District	Bacon County	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	75.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Alma sees average highs of 62.6°F in January and 93.2°F in July, with 44.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Alma, GA
Average High — January	62.6°F
Average High — July	93.2°F
Annual Precipitation	44.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Alma, GA	National Avg
Population	3,433	—
Median Age	33.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	38.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	45.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13.8%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	27.8%	22.2%
65 and over	11.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rockingham, GA 3 mi Nicholls, GA 10 mi Dixie Union, GA 14 mi Mershon, GA 14 mi Bristol, GA 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Alma

Alma, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

31510

Alma vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alma, GA affordable or expensive?

Alma's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Alma roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $85,900 and median rent is $650/month.

What is the crime rate in Alma, GA?

Alma's violent crime rate is 544.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 4443.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Alma?

Public schools in Alma are operated by Bacon County. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 7.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Alma, GA a good place to live?

Alma, GA has a population of 3,433, a median household income of $35,354, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Alma?

Alma averages 62.6°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.8 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Alma?

Alma, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31510.

What is the population of Alma?

The population of Alma, Georgia is 3,433 with a median age of 33.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Alma?

Key numbers for living in Alma: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $85,900, median household income $35,354, crime index 171 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Alma side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.