Alma, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,176 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,333 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$158,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$479 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$588 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Harlan County
1
Nebraska
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Harlan County
1
Nebraska
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 26
Feb 1 5 30
Mar 2 3 40
Apr 2 1 50
May 4 0 61
Jun 3 0 71
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 2 0 65
Oct 2 1 52
Nov 1 2 38
Dec 1 4 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 18% of residents leaning left and 79% leaning right.

Liberal (18%) (79%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 84%
Hillary Clinton 12%
Other 4%

Schools

Alma High School
<1 miles, SE 4.1 star
Alma Elementary at Alma
<1 miles, SE 3.2 star
Long Island Elem
14 miles, SW 2.3 star
So Valley Elementary School
15 miles, NW 2.8 star

Colleges

University of Nebraska at Kearney
44 miles, NE 2.3 star
Hastings College
62 miles, E 2.8 star
Central Community College
75 miles, NE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Phelps Memorial Health Center
24 miles, N 5 star

Airports

Kearney Regional Airport
47 miles, NE 1 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
82 miles, NE 1 star
Hays Regional Airport
87 miles, S 1 star