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Alma, KS
City in Wabaunsee County, Kansas.
Population
1,063
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,818
ZIP codes
0
Alma and its ZIP codes
Alma at a glance
- Alma is about 50 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $71,875 a year, 3% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $136,900 (37% below Kansas).
Local data for Alma, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alma, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,875
Poverty rate
4.8%
Median home value
$136,900
Homeownership
78.3%
Bachelor's or higher
23.4%
Median age
31.1
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (535), Irish Americans (225), Mexican Americans (81).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wabaunsee County. PPP loans are for Alma.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,836
1,399 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,250
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$57.9M
FY 2026, $8,414 per person
How people get to work
Alma, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.9%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alma, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
648
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
20
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 18°F
34.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alma, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Alma
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| McFarlandCity | 3.8 mi | 0.2 |
| PaxicoCity | 7.6 mi | 0.1 |
| NewburyCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.9 |
| WabaunseeCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.4 |
| ZeandaleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| WamegoCity | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| St. GeorgeCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| EskridgeCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Maple HillCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| BelvueCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Alta VistaCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| LouisvilleCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| St. MarysCity | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| WillardCity | 19 mi | 0.1 |
| RossvilleCity | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| DwightCity | 20 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alma, KS in?
- Alma is in Wabaunsee County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Alma, KS?
- About 1,063 people live in Alma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alma?
- Nearby places include McFarland (3.8 mi), Paxico (7.6 mi), Newbury (7.7 mi), Wabaunsee (9.2 mi), Zeandale (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023