What are the schools like in Alma, MO?

Alma is served primarily by SANTA FE R-X. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.4:1.

What is the median household income in Alma?

The median household income in Alma, MO is $71,406 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Alma, MO?

Alma has an average high temperature of 37.3°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Alma, MO affordable or expensive?

Alma's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Alma is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $133,600 and the median rent is $828 per month.

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

Alma has a violent crime rate of 48.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 452.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Alma, MO a Good Place to Live?

Alma is a small town of 448 in Missouri, with a median household income of $71,406 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Alma 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 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: 93.3

Alma's overall cost of living index is 93.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Alma costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Alma, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$133,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$828	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,406	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Alma's violent crime rate is 48.9 per 100,000 residents — 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

48.9 /100k

Property Crime

452.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Alma is served primarily by SANTA FE R-X. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Alma, MO	National Avg
School District	SANTA FE R-X	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	30.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Alma sees average highs of 37.3°F in January and 87.3°F in July, with 42.6 inches of annual precipitation and 13.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Alma, MO
Average High — January	37.3°F
Average High — July	87.3°F
Annual Precipitation	42.6"
Annual Snowfall	13.7"

Demographics

Metric	Alma, MO	National Avg
Population	448	—
Median Age	40.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.1%	22.2%
65 and over	23.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Blackburn, MO 3 mi Corder, MO 5 mi Concordia, MO 8 mi Waverly, MO 8 mi Mount Leonard, MO 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Alma

Alma, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code:

64001

Alma vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alma, MO affordable or expensive?

Alma's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Alma roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $133,600 and median rent is $828/month.

What is the crime rate in Alma, MO?

Alma's violent crime rate is 48.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 452.5 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 SANTA FE R-X. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1. 30.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Alma, MO a good place to live?

Alma, MO has a population of 448, a median household income of $71,406, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. 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 37.3°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.6 inches with about 13.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Alma?

Alma, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64001.

What is the population of Alma?

The population of Alma, Missouri is 448 with a median age of 40.0. 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 93 (100 = US average), median home $133,600, median household income $71,406, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.