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Almena, KS
City in Norton County, Kansas.
Population
523
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
865
ZIP codes
0
Almena and its ZIP codes
Almena at a glance
- Almena is about 24 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,917, 14% below the Kansas median of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,100 (51% below Kansas) and median rent is $649 a month.
Local data for Almena, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Almena, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,917
Poverty rate
9.4%
Median home value
$107,100
Median rent
$649/mo
Homeownership
64.6%
Bachelor's or higher
24.3%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
15.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (156), Irish Americans (72), French Americans (25).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Norton County. PPP loans are for Almena.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,842
2,328 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,539
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$41.2M
FY 2026, $7,548 per person
How people get to work
Almena, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.9%
- Carpooled11.6%
- Public transit3.6%
- Walked6.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 15.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Almena, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
740
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
6
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 16°F
23.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Almena, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.7%
U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Almena
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie ViewCity | 8.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Long IslandCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| NortonCity | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| StuttgartCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| WoodruffCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2 |
| LoganCity | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| Stamford, NEVillage | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| Beaver City, NECity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| EdmondCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| SpeedCity | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| Orleans, NEVillage | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| Hendley, NEVillage | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| PhillipsburgCity | 23 mi | 1.7 |
| Alma, NECity | 24 mi | 1.2 |
| LenoraCity | 25 mi | 0.5 |
| GladeCity | 26 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Almena, KS in?
- Almena is in Norton County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Almena, KS?
- About 523 people live in Almena, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Almena?
- Nearby places include Prairie View (8.3 mi), Long Island (10 mi), Norton (10 mi), Stuttgart (15 mi), Woodruff (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023