What are the schools like in Alma, NE?

Alma is served primarily by ALMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.0:1.

What is the median household income in Alma?

The median household income in Alma, NE is $52,679 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.4%.

What is the weather like in Alma, NE?

Alma has an average high temperature of 39.0°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Alma, NE 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 $152,200 and the median rent is $693 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Alma is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Alma, NE a Good Place to Live?

Alma is a small town of 1,131 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $52,679 and a 0.4% 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: 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: 89.4

Alma's overall cost of living index is 89.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Alma costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Alma, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$152,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$693	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$52,679	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Alma is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Alma is served primarily by ALMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Alma, NE	National Avg
School District	ALMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Alma sees average highs of 39.0°F in January and 90.0°F in July, with 25.6 inches of annual precipitation and 27.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Alma, NE
Average High — January	39.0°F
Average High — July	90.0°F
Annual Precipitation	25.6"
Annual Snowfall	27.0"

Demographics

Metric	Alma, NE	National Avg
Population	1,131	—
Median Age	49.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	23.2%	22.2%
65 and over	29.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Orleans, NE 5 mi Republican City, NE 8 mi Huntley, NE 8 mi Woodruff, KS 9 mi Naponee, NE 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Alma

Alma, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68920

Alma vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alma, NE 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 $152,200 and median rent is $693/month.

What is the crime rate in Alma, NE?

Crime data for Alma is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Alma?

Public schools in Alma are operated by ALMA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1. 23.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Alma, NE a good place to live?

Alma, NE has a population of 1,131, a median household income of $52,679, and an unemployment rate of 0.4%. 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 39.0°F in January and 90.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 25.6 inches with about 27.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Alma?

Alma, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68920.

What is the population of Alma?

The population of Alma, Nebraska is 1,131 with a median age of 49.2. 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 $152,200, median household income $52,679, 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.