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Alma, IL
Village in Marion County, Illinois.
Population
285
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
252
ZIP codes
0
Alma and its ZIP codes
Local data for Alma, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marion County. PPP loans are for Alma.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,566
12,335 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,066
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$258M
FY 2026, $6,847 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Alma, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
427
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
18
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 21°F
45.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alma, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Alma
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KinmundyCity | 4.7 mi | 1.2 |
| SalemCity | 6.8 mi | 7 |
| FarinaVillage | 9.1 mi | 1.5 |
| IukaVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.7 |
| PatokaVillage | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| St. PeterVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| OdinVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| VernonVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| SandovalVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| La CledeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| Junction CityVillage | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| XeniaVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| KellVillage | 16 mi | 1 |
| Central CityVillage | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| IolaVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| Walnut HillVillage | 18 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alma, IL in?
- Alma is in Marion County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Alma, IL?
- About 285 people live in Alma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alma?
- Nearby places include Kinmundy (4.7 mi), Salem (6.8 mi), Farina (9.1 mi), Iuka (9.8 mi), Patoka (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023