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Alma, WI
City in Buffalo County, Wisconsin.
Population
788
Land area
5.3sq mi
People per sq mi
148
ZIP codes
0
Alma and its ZIP codes
Alma at a glance
- Alma is 36% denser than Wisconsin as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,368, 25% below the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $177,900 (33% below Wisconsin) and median rent is $725 a month.
Local data for Alma, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alma, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,368
Poverty rate
14.3%
Median home value
$177,900
Median rent
$725/mo
Homeownership
67.1%
Bachelor's or higher
27.9%
Median age
55.9
Average commute
26.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (340), Irish Americans (107), Norwegian Americans (99).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Buffalo County. PPP loans are for Alma.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,289
3,456 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,353
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$120M
FY 2026, $8,994 per person
How people get to work
Alma, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.6%
- Carpooled3.2%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked5.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home6.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alma, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
465
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
36
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 8°F
37.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alma, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Alma
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Kellogg, MNCity | 4.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Wabasha, MNCity | 6.9 mi | 8.2 |
| NelsonVillage | 7.3 mi | 1.4 |
| Buffalo CityCity | 7.6 mi | 1.9 |
| CochraneVillage | 8 mi | 0.8 |
| Minneiska, MNCity | 9.2 mi | 0.5 |
| WaumandeeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| PepinVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| GilmantonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 3.3 |
| Rollingstone, MNCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Plainview, MNCity | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| Elba, MNCity | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| Minnesota City, MNCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
| Altura, MNCity | 18 mi | 3 |
| Fountain CityCity | 19 mi | 4.4 |
| Millville, MNCity | 20 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alma, WI in?
- Alma is in Buffalo County, Wisconsin.
- What is the population of Alma, WI?
- About 788 people live in Alma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alma?
- Nearby places include Kellogg, MN (4.3 mi), Wabasha, MN (6.9 mi), Nelson (7.3 mi), Buffalo City (7.6 mi), Cochrane (8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023