What are the schools like in Almena, KS?

Almena is served primarily by Northern Valley. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.9:1.

What is the median household income in Almena?

The median household income in Almena, KS is $35,833 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Almena, KS?

Almena has an average high temperature of 41.7°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Almena, KS affordable or expensive?

Almena's cost of living index is 84, where 100 represents the national average. This means Almena is 16% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $63,800 and the median rent is $702 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Almena, KS?

Almena has a violent crime rate of 37.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 130.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Almena, KS a Good Place to Live?

Almena is a small town of 398 in Kansas, with a median household income of $35,833 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is 16% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Almena is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Almena 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: 84.3

Almena's overall cost of living index is 84.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Almena costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.

Metric	Almena, KS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$63,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$702	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	51.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$35,833	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Almena's violent crime rate is 37.3 per 100,000 residents — 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

37.3 /100k

Property Crime

130.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Almena is served primarily by Northern Valley. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Almena, KS	National Avg
School District	Northern Valley	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	7.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Almena sees average highs of 41.7°F in January and 91.5°F in July, with 24.9 inches of annual precipitation and 24.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Almena, KS
Average High — January	41.7°F
Average High — July	91.5°F
Annual Precipitation	24.9"
Annual Snowfall	24.7"

Demographics

Metric	Almena, KS	National Avg
Population	398	—
Median Age	44.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.8%	22.2%
65 and over	21.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Prairie View, KS 8 mi Long Island, KS 10 mi Norton, KS 10 mi Stuttgart, KS 15 mi Woodruff, KS 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Almena

Almena, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

67622

Almena vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Almena, KS affordable or expensive?

Almena's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average. That makes Almena roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $63,800 and median rent is $702/month.

What is the crime rate in Almena, KS?

Almena's violent crime rate is 37.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 130.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Almena?

Public schools in Almena are operated by Northern Valley. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.9:1. 13.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Almena, KS a good place to live?

Almena, KS has a population of 398, a median household income of $35,833, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. 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 Almena?

Almena averages 41.7°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.9 inches with about 24.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Almena?

Almena, KS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 67622.

What is the population of Almena?

The population of Almena, Kansas is 398 with a median age of 44.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Almena?

Key numbers for living in Almena: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $63,800, median household income $35,833, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Almena side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.