What are the schools like in Alma, IL?

School district data for Alma is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Alma?

The median household income in Alma, IL is $60,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.

What is the weather like in Alma, IL?

Alma has an average high temperature of 38.4°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Alma, IL affordable or expensive?

Alma's cost of living index is 84, where 100 represents the national average. This means Alma is 16% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $50,000 and the median rent is $463 per month.

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

Alma has a violent crime rate of 282.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1029.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Alma, IL a Good Place to Live?

Alma is a small town of 330 in Illinois, with a median household income of $60,000 and a 5.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is 16% below the national average.

Strengths: Alma stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 83.6

Alma's overall cost of living index is 83.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Alma costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.

Metric	Alma, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$50,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$463	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Alma's violent crime rate is 282.2 per 100,000 residents — 26% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

282.2 /100k

Property Crime

1029.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Alma, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Alma sees average highs of 38.4°F in January and 87.8°F in July, with 44.6 inches of annual precipitation and 14.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Alma, IL
Average High — January	38.4°F
Average High — July	87.8°F
Annual Precipitation	44.6"
Annual Snowfall	14.7"

Demographics

Metric	Alma, IL	National Avg
Population	330	—
Median Age	41.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	98.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.1%	22.2%
65 and over	20.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Alma

Alma, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62807

Alma vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alma, IL affordable or expensive?

Alma's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average. That makes Alma roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $50,000 and median rent is $463/month.

What is the crime rate in Alma, IL?

Alma's violent crime rate is 282.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1029.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Alma?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Alma, IL a good place to live?

Alma, IL has a population of 330, a median household income of $60,000, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%. 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 38.4°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.6 inches with about 14.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Alma?

Alma, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62807.

What is the population of Alma?

The population of Alma, Illinois is 330 with a median age of 41.4. 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 84 (100 = US average), median home $50,000, median household income $60,000, crime index 64 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.