Alma, Michigan

Quick Statistics

Alma is a community in Gratiot County, Michigan, home to about 9,396 people spread across 6.0 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $27,194 a year, and a typical home is worth about $115,900. About 33.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 95.3% of residents under 65 have health insurance.

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9,396
Total Population
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5.98 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$27,194
Median Personal Income
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$115,900
Median Home Value
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33.8%
College Educated
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95.3%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 9.5 points since 2010
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Among the Michigan towns GeoStat tracks, Alma ranks number 106 of 745 in population, number 506 in median household income, number 550 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Alma typically top out near 82°F in July, while January nights average about 15°F. The area sees roughly 39 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Alma
# Town Distance Population
1.St. Louis, MI2.9 mi.7,367
2.Ithaca, MI6.8 mi.2,817
3.Mount Pleasant, MI16.1 mi.21,236
4.Merrill, MI16.5 mi.667
5.Carson City, MI16.8 mi.1,233
6.Stanton, MI22.2 mi.1,285
7.Stanton, MI22.3 mi.1,419
8.Sheridan, MI24.1 mi.712
Frequently Asked Questions About Alma

What is the population of Alma, Michigan?
Alma has a population of about 9,396 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Alma, Michigan in?
Alma is located in Gratiot County, Michigan.

What is the median home value in Alma, Michigan?
The median home value in Alma is about $115,900, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Alma, Michigan?
The median personal income in Alma is about $27,194 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Alma, Michigan?
Since 1950, 15 tornadoes have been recorded in Gratiot County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Alma, Michigan?
Typical July highs run about 82 degrees and January lows about 15 degrees, with around 39 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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