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Lafayette County

Population in July 2008: 368. Population change since 2000: -7.8%
 

Males: 164  (44.6%)
Females: 204  (55.4%)

Median resident age:  44.1 years
Missouri median age:  36.1 years

Zip codes: 64001.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $47,388 (it was $37,426 in 2000)
Alma:  $47,388
Missouri:  $45,114

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $30,669
Alma:  $30,669
Missouri:  $23,915

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $97,171 (it was $60,000 in 2000)
Alma:  $97,171
Missouri:  $138,600

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $105,436; Detached houses: $103,686; Townhouses or other attached units: $7,491

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Races in Alma:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.5%)
  • Two or more races (0.5%)

2008 cost of living index in Alma: 72.2 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (57.4%), English (6.8%), Irish (6.5%), Scotch-Irish (4.3%), French (3.0%), Danish (2.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1878

Elevation: 805 feet

Land area: 0.27 square miles.

Population density: 1362 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Alma

  • High school or higher: 82.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 8.7%
  • Unemployed: 0.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 24.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alma city

  • Never married: 24.2%
  • Now married: 59.4%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 13.8%
  • Divorced: 2.3%

0 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.0%
Missouri:  2.7%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Alma:  0.8% ($454)
Missouri:  1.0% ($851)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lee's Summit, MO (46.1 miles , pop. 70,700).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (54.2 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (362.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Blackburn, MO (1.8 miles ), Corder, MO (2.2 miles ), Concordia, MO (2.8 miles ), Waverly, MO (2.8 miles ), Mount Leonard, MO (2.9 miles) , Emma, MO (2.9 miles ), Aullville, MO (3.0 miles) , Grand Pass, MO (3.1 miles) .


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings
  • 2008: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 39.10 N, Longitude: 93.55 W

Area code: 660

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Population change in the 1990s: -47 (-10.5%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (19%)
  • Food (12%)
  • Public administration (10%)
  • Truck transportation (8%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7%)
  • Metal and metal products (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (19%)
  • Health care (14%)
  • Finance and insurance (11%)
  • Social assistance (8%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)
  • Personal and laundry services (6%)
  • Construction (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (16%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Waiters and waitresses (11%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (10%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6%)
  • Personal appearance workers (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)



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Crime in Alma by Year

Type 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Murders 00000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 00000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.0
Robberies 00000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.0
Assaults 00000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.0
Burglaries 00010
    per 100,000 0.00.00.0258.40.0
Thefts 00410
    per 100,000 0.00.01028.3258.40.0
Auto thefts 00000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.0
Arson 00000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 0.00.041.128.40.0

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Average climate in Alma, Missouri

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Alma-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Missouri state average. It is 110% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/4/1977, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 28.8 miles away from the Alma city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 5/4/1977, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 7.6 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 5 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Alma-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Missouri state average. It is 97% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/18/2005 at 19:59:42, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 49.5 miles away from Alma center
On 7/31/2005 at 07:07:07, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 51.3 miles away from the city center
On 3/30/2001 at 17:13:55, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 81.3 miles away from the city center
On 5/13/1999 at 14:18:22, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 61.9 miles away from Alma center
On 1/21/1992 at 11:36:21, a magnitude 3.1 (2.3 LG, 3.1 MD, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 89.4 miles away from the city center
On 3/23/2007 at 08:15:49, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 99.4 miles away from Alma center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Alma:
  • LAFAYETTE REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER (about 17 miles; LEXINGTON, MO)
  • JOHN FITZGIBBON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 17 miles; MARSHALL, MO)
  • CARROLL COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 23 miles; CARROLLTON, MO)

Political contributions by individuals in Alma, MO

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alma:
  • CENTRAL MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 25 miles; Warrensburg, MO; Full-time enrollment: 8,957)
  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 48 miles; LEES SUMMIT, MO; FT enrollment: 4,576)
  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 54 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; FT enrollment: 2,998)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY (about 56 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; FT enrollment: 8,830)
  • DEVRY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (about 57 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; FT enrollment: 2,189)
  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGES (about 57 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; FT enrollment: 2,259)
  • PARK UNIVERSITY (about 63 miles; PARKVILLE, MO; FT enrollment: 4,180)
Public high school in Alma:
  • Santa Fe High (Students: 212; Location: 108 N Chiefs; Grades: 07-12)
Private elementary/middle school in Alma:
  • TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 101; Location: 304 N WAVERLY PO BOX 257; Grades: PK - 8)
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Drinking water stations with addresses in Alma that have no violations reported:
  • ALMA (Address: PO BOX 229, Population served: 399, Primary Water Source Type: Purch_surface_water)

Average household size:
This city:  2.2 people
Missouri:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  65.4%
Whole state:  67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  1.1%
Whole state:  5.1%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  4.1%
Whole state:  11.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  0.0%
Whole state:  5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Alma, MO



Alma compared to Missouri state average:
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.


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Banks with branches in Alma (2009 data):
  • State Bank of Missouri: Alma Branch at 114 South Country Road, branch established on 1982-08-12. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $73.8 mil, Deposits: $66.5 mil, headquarters in Concordia, MO, positive income, 4 total offices, Holding Company: C.S. Bancshares, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Lafayette County Missouri:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (90%)
  • Electricity (9%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


Religion statistics for Alma

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionLutheran ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchUnited Church of ChristCatholic Church
Adherents31.7%21.0%10.9%10.4%7.4%
Congregations21.7%11.6%15.9%8.7%5.8%
NameChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Assemblies of GodChristian Churches and Churches of ChristCommunity Church of ChristOther religions
Adherents6.5%2.6%2.5%1.8%5.2%
Congregations7.2%7.2%2.9%4.3%14.5%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 2$1,105
Other Government Administration 0$0 5$240
Judicial and Legal 0$0 2$136
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 3$680
Sewerage 0$0 1$255
Water Supply 0$0 1$102
Totals for Government 0$0 14$2,518



Alma government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Solid Waste Management: $14,000
    Sewerage: $5,000
    All Other: $1,000
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $90,000
    Sewerage: $32,000
    Central Staff Services: $31,000
    General - Other: $22,000
    Solid Waste Management: $14,000
    Regular Highways: $11,000
    Police Protection: $8,000
    Financial Administration: $1,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $28,000
    Interest Earnings: $9,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $83,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $96,000
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $19,000
  • Tax - Public Utilities: $26,000
    Property: $26,000
    Total General Sales: $3,000
    Other Selective Sales: $2,000
    NEC: $1,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $42,000

7.12% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($41,782 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.12%
Missouri average:  7.87%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Jackson County, MO  2.97% ($42,153 average AGI)
from Johnson County, MO  0.64% ($109,935)
from Saline County, MO  0.31% ($25,568)


7.74% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,434 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.74%
Missouri average:  7.66%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Jackson County, MO  2.96% ($30,499 average AGI)
to Johnson County, MO  0.53% ($22,953)
to Ray County, MO  0.37% ($25,889)


Strongest AM radio stations in Alma:
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCTE (1510 AM; daytime; 10 kW; INDEPENDENCE, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCCV (760 AM; daytime; 6 kW; OVERLAND PARK, KS; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMMO (1300 AM; 1 kW; MARSHALL, MO; Owner: MISSOURI VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCSP (610 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KXTR (1660 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KPHN (1190 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • KMBZ (980 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Alma:
  • KPOW-FM (97.7 FM; LA MONTE, MO; Owner: SEDALIA INVESTMENT GROUP LLC)
  • KMMO-FM (102.9 FM; MARSHALL, MO; Owner: MISSOURI VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMJK (107.3 FM; LEXINGTON, MO; Owner: ALLUR-KANSAS CITY, INC.)
  • KMZU (100.7 FM; CARROLLTON, MO; Owner: KANZA, INC.)
  • KRLI (103.9 FM; MALTA BEND, MO; Owner: KANZA, INC.)
  • KTBG (90.9 FM; WARRENSBURG, MO; Owner: CENTRAL MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KMVC (91.7 FM; MARSHALL, MO; Owner: MISSOURI VALLEY COLLEGE)
  • KXKX (105.7 FM; KNOB NOSTER, MO; Owner: BICK BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KAYX (92.5 FM; RICHMOND, MO; Owner: BOTT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLRQ (96.1 FM; CLINTON, MO; Owner: B & F BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCVQ (89.7 FM; KNOB NOSTER, MO; Owner: LAKE AREA EDUC. B/CASTING FOUNDATION)
  • KYRV (88.1 FM; CONCORDIA, MO; Owner: FULL SMILE INC)

TV broadcast stations around Alma:
  • KMOS-TV (Channel 6; SEDALIA, MO; Owner: BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF CENTRAL MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)


Alma fatal accident list:
Mar 25, 1977 03:00 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Stephanie I Jones, 9115 Bohlman Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 121.9 m, Overall height: 125 m
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • ALMA, 400 Ft W Of Sr-Nn .6 Mi N Of Sr-Aa, Type: Tower, Structure height: 122 m, Overall height: 125 m, Call Sign: WLW504
    Assigned Frequencies : 6034.15 MHz, 5945.20 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/23/2001, Expiration Date: 02/01/2011, Certifier: John T Scott Iii
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30004, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Paging Towers: 1
  • .6 Miles N. Of Sraa & 4.5 Miles Sw Of, Overall height: 125 m, Call Sign: KSV972
    Assigned Frequencies : 454.525 MHz
    Grant Date: 03/03/2009, Expiration Date: 04/01/2019
    Registrant: Blooston, Mordkofsky, Dickens, Duffy & Prendergast, LLP, 2120 L Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20037, Phone: (202) 659-0830, Fax: (202) 828-5568

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: KB0QMY, Previous Call Sign: KB0HML, Licensee ID: L00174751
    Grant Date: 02/15/2001, Expiration Date: 02/26/2011, Certifier: Tim S Stromstad
    Registrant: Tim S Stromstad, Alma, MO 64001



Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2003
(Based on 1 partial tract)
C) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$44,590
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0904.00

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 13

See Full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Statistics for Alma, MO

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