Alma, Wisconsin

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Population in 2022: 717 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -23.9%
 
Males: 374  (52.2%)
Females: 343  (47.8%)
Median resident age:

55.9 years
Wisconsin median age:

40.4 years

Zip codes: 54610, 54622.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,791 (it was $34,250 in 2000)
Alma:

$52,791
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,850 (it was $21,885 in 2000)

Alma city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $165,074 (it was $75,000 in 2000)
Alma:

$165,074
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $163,329; detached houses: $170,026; in 2-unit structures: $163,477; mobile homes: $28,548

Median gross rent in 2022: $845.

March 2022 cost of living index in Alma: 86.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 7.3%
(6.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 47.6% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Alma, WI (2022)
    • 67290.4%White alone
    • 364.8%Hispanic
    • 263.5%Two or more races
    • 60.8%American Indian alone

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According to our research of Wisconsin and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Alma, Wisconsin as of April 27, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Alma is 347 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Ancestries: German (38.5%), English (13.4%), American (10.1%), Norwegian (8.9%), Polish (6.1%), Irish (3.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1885

Elevation: 687 feet

Land area: 5.86 square miles.

Population density: 122 people per square mile   (very low).

Alma, Wisconsin map

1 resident is foreign born

This city:

0.1%
Wisconsin:

5.0%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,680 (1.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,352 (1.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rochester, MN (34.8 miles , pop. 85,806).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (72.3 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (275.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Kellogg, MN (2.1 miles ),
Wabasha, MN (2.5 miles ),
Nelson, WI (2.6 miles ),
Belvidere, WI (2.7 miles ),
Buffalo City, WI (2.8 miles ),
Cochrane, WI (3.0 miles ),
Modena, WI (3.1 miles ),
Minneiska, MN (3.2 miles)

Latitude: 44.34 N, Longitude: 91.92 W

Area code: 608

Distribution of median household income in Alma, WI in 2022
Distribution of house value in Alma, WI in 2022
Alma satellite photo by USGS

Alma tourist attractions:

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $500,000
  • 2021: 1 building, cost: $150,000
  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $237,700
  • 2019: 1 building, cost: $266,000
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $500,000
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $145,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $145,000
  • 2008: 2 buildings, average cost: $128,700
  • 2007: 2 buildings, average cost: $128,700
  • 2006: 3 buildings, average cost: $128,700
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $128,700
  • 2004: 3 buildings, average cost: $119,900
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $106,500
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $106,500
  • 2000: 3 buildings, average cost: $115,700
  • 1999: 2 buildings, average cost: $120,000
  • 1998: 2 buildings, average cost: $81,500
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $32,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Alma, WI residents
Average permit cost in Alma, WI
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.2%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +119 (+14.5%).
Most common industries in Alma, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (10.5%)
  • Educational services (8.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.8%)
  • Utilities (6.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (5.8%)
  • Health care (5.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Utilities (10.0%)
  • Construction (9.5%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (9.1%)
  • Public administration (8.7%)
  • Computer & electronic products (6.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.6%)
  • Educational services (4.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (14.4%)
  • Educational services (13.0%)
  • Public administration (12.5%)
  • Health care (11.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.9%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5.1%)
  • Social assistance (4.2%)
Most common occupations in Alma, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.4%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (2.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (2.9%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (2.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.6%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.0%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (6.0%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.6%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.1%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.1%)

Average climate in Alma, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Alma, Wisconsin average temperatures Alma, Wisconsin average precipitation Alma, Wisconsin humidity Alma, Wisconsin wind speed Alma, Wisconsin snowfall Alma, Wisconsin sunshine Alma, Wisconsin clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2014 was 70.2. This is about average.

City:

70.2
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2014 was 8.28. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.28
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Alma-area historical tornado activity is near Wisconsin state average. It is 18% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/4/1958, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 43.6 miles away from the Alma city center killed 21 people and injured 74 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 9/16/1962, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 36.5 miles away from the city center injured 34 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Alma-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 44% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 221.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/5/1993 at 01:24:53, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 232.7 miles away from Alma center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 251.3 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 457.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 435.1 miles away from Alma center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 457.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Buffalo County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 8, Tornadoes: 5, Heavy Rains: 2, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Flash Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Alma topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Alma:

  • WABASHA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 6 miles away; WABASHA, MN)
  • ST ELIZABETH'S HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; WABASHA, MN)
  • ST ELIZABETH HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; WABASHA, MN)
  • MAYO DIALYSIS - WABASHA (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; WABASHA, MN)
  • ST ELIZABETH HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 7 miles away; WABASHA, MN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alma:

  • Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (about 24 miles; Winona, MN; Full-time enrollment: 4,022)
  • Winona State University (about 25 miles; Winona, MN; FT enrollment: 8,397)
  • Rochester Community and Technical College (about 34 miles; Rochester, MN; FT enrollment: 4,444)
  • Chippewa Valley Technical College (about 38 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 4,038)
  • University of Wisconsin-Stout (about 38 miles; Menomonie, WI; FT enrollment: 8,120)
  • University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (about 38 miles; Eau Claire, WI; FT enrollment: 10,143)
  • University of Wisconsin-River Falls (about 50 miles; River Falls, WI; FT enrollment: 5,868)

Public high school in Alma:

  • ALMA HIGH (Students: 84, Location: S1618 STATE ROAD 35, Grades: 9-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Alma:

  • ALMA ELEMENTARY (Students: 184, Location: S1618 STATE ROAD 35, Grades: PK-8)
See full list of schools located in Alma

Library in Alma:

  • ALMA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $69,105; Location: 312 N. MAIN ST.; 11,506 books; 8,396 e-books; 3,794 audio materials; 875 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 28 state licensed databases; 55 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Alma: Alma Municipal Wastewater Plant (A), Alma Volunteer Fire Department (B), John P Madgett Generating Station (C), Alma Generating Station (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Rivers and creeks: Iron Creek (A), Spring Creek (B), Buffalo River (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Alma: Riecks Lake Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotels: Burlington Hotel (809 North Main Street), Hillcrest Motel (240 North State Road 35), Alma Hotel (201 North Main Street).

Courts: Buffalo County - Circuit Court (407 South 2nd Street), Buffalo County - Clerk Of Court (407 South 2nd Street).

Birthplace of: Arnold Gesell - Psychologist.

Buffalo County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Alma and their reported violations in the past:

REIDTS MOTEL (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In APR-2014, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-04-2014), St Boil Water Order (APR-04-2014), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-04-2014), St Public Notif received (APR-10-2014), St Compliance achieved (APR-16-2014)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Other (AUG-04-2008), St Public Notif requested (AUG-05-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-05-2008), St Other (AUG-18-2008), St Compliance achieved (AUG-21-2008), St Other (SEP-15-2008), St Public Notif received (SEP-22-2008)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-07-2005), St Boil Water Order (OCT-07-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-07-2005), St Public Notif received (DEC-07-2005), St Compliance achieved (DEC-16-2005)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-05-2005), St Boil Water Order (AUG-05-2005), St Public Notif received (AUG-05-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-05-2005), St Compliance achieved (AUG-18-2005)

Drinking water stations with addresses in Alma that have no violations reported:

  • ALMA WATERWORKS (Population served: 863, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • TELL BAR & GRILL (Population served: 30, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • REICKS LAKE PARK 1 (Population served: 30, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • PONDEROSA BAR (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

1.9 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

52.3%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

8.0%
Whole state:

7.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

27 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities in 2010
15 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups) in 2000

Banks with branches in Alma (2011 data):

  • Bank of Alma: Bank Of Alma at 211 Main Street, branch established on 1986/06/20. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $199.5 mil, Deposits: $129.9 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Dairyland Bank Holding Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Alma:

Marital status in Alma, WI
  • Never married: 26.5%
  • Now married: 49.0%
  • Separated: 3.0%
  • Widowed: 10.7%
  • Divorced: 10.7%

For population 25 years and over in Alma:

  • High school or higher: 87.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.2%
  • Unemployed: 4.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.0
Wisconsin average:

10.4

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Alma
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Alma, WI (based on Buffalo County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant3,62514
Catholic3,1004
Evangelical Protestant2,04315
Other12
None4,818-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Buffalo County:

2.17 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 8
Buffalo County:

5.79 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 18
Here:

13.02 / 10,000 pop.
State:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

8.5%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
Buffalo County:

28.4%
Wisconsin:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.3%
State:

13.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Alma:

50.0%
Wisconsin:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Alma:

45.2%
State:

46.6%

Average BMI:
Alma:

29.5
Wisconsin:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

20.5%
State:

21.4%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Alma:

14.3%
Wisconsin:

10.2%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.9
Wisconsin:

6.8

Overweight people:
Alma:

37.1%
Wisconsin:

34.0%

General health condition:
Alma:

55.3%
State:

56.3%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

74.7%
State:

78.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Alma, WI Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 3$14,112$56,4484$3,817
Police Protection - Officers 1$6,284$75,4080$0
Local Libraries 0$0 2$5,715
Other Government Administration 0$0 2$1,886
Totals for Government 4$20,396$61,1888$11,419

Alma government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $149,000 ($207.81)
    Parks and Recreation: $20,000 ($27.89)
    General Public Buildings: $12,000 ($16.74)
    Solid Waste Management: $3,000 ($4.18)
    Health - Other: $1,000 ($1.39)
  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $219,000 ($305.44)
    Regular Highways: $184,000 ($256.62)
    Central Staff Services: $135,000 ($188.28)
    Water Utilities: $127,000 ($177.13)
    Police Protection: $108,000 ($150.63)
    Parks and Recreation: $85,000 ($118.55)
    Libraries: $78,000 ($108.79)
    Local Fire Protection: $77,000 ($107.39)
    Solid Waste Management: $72,000 ($100.42)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $27,000 ($37.66)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $21,000 ($29.29)
    General Public Buildings: $18,000 ($25.10)
    Financial Administration: $16,000 ($22.32)
    Health - Other: $14,000 ($19.53)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $7,000 ($9.76)
    General - Other: $2,000 ($2.79)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $70,000 ($97.63)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Local Fire Protection: $189,000 ($263.60)
    Police Protection: $6,000 ($8.37)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $410,000 ($571.83)

Alma government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $254,000 ($354.25)
    Parks and Recreation: $38,000 ($53.00)
    Solid Waste Management: $38,000 ($53.00)
    Other: $15,000 ($20.92)
    Sea and Inland Port Facilities: $10,000 ($13.95)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities: $6,000 ($8.37)
    Regular Highways: $5,000 ($6.97)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $47,000 ($65.55)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $51,000 ($71.13)
    Donations From Private Sources: $4,000 ($5.58)
    Rents: $3,000 ($4.18)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($1.39)
    Fines and Forfeits: $1,000 ($1.39)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $62,000 ($86.47)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $443,000 ($617.85)
    Highways: $51,000 ($71.13)
    Other: $27,000 ($37.66)
    Education: $22,000 ($30.68)
  • Tax - Property: $371,000 ($517.43)
    Other License: $21,000 ($29.29)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $9,000 ($12.55)
    Other: $3,000 ($4.18)
    Other Selective Sales: $3,000 ($4.18)

Alma government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,743,000 ($2430.96)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,665,000 ($2322.18)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $211,000 ($294.28)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $132,000 ($184.10)

Alma government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $779,000 ($1086.47)

Strongest AM radio stations in Alma:

  • KMFX (1190 AM; daytime; 1 kW; WABASHA, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
  • WMEQ (880 AM; 10 kW; MENOMONIE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
  • KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
  • KOLM (1520 AM; 10 kW; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: OLMSTED COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WQOQ (1430 AM; 2 kW; DURAND, WI; Owner: ZOE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KAGE (1380 AM; 4 kW; WINONA, MN; Owner: KAGE, INC.)
  • WDGY (630 AM; 8 kW; HUDSON, WI; Owner: 630 RADIO, INCORPORATED)
  • WSPT (1010 AM; 50 kW; STEVENS POINT, WI)
  • WAYY (790 AM; 5 kW; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Alma:

  • KMFX-FM (102.5 FM; LAKE CITY, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • W206BA (89.1 FM; ALMA, WI; Owner: FAITH SOUND, INC.)
  • KNXR (97.5 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: UNITED AUDIO CORPORATION)
  • WDMO (95.9 FM; DURAND, WI; Owner: ZOE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KLSE-FM (91.7 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • KWNG (105.9 FM; RED WING, MN; Owner: SORENSON BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KZSE (90.7 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: MINNESOTA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WAXX (104.5 FM; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: MAVERICK MEDIA OF EAU CLAIRE LICENSE LLC)
  • KHME (101.1 FM; WINONA, MN; Owner: KAGE, INC.)
  • KQAL (89.5 FM; WINONA, MN; Owner: WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KLCX (107.7 FM; ST. CHARLES, MN; Owner: ST. CHARLES BROADCASTING CO. LLC)
  • KROC-FM (106.9 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SOUTHERN MINNESOTA BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KAGE-FM (95.3 FM; WINONA, MN; Owner: KAGE, INC.)
  • KLCH (94.9 FM; LAKE CITY, MN; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KRCH (101.7 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • KMSE (88.7 FM; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SAINT OLAF COLLEGE)
  • K203BR (88.5 FM; WINONA, MN; Owner: FAITH SOUND, INC.)
  • K280EI (103.9 FM; WINONA, MN; Owner: MARATHON MEDIA GROUP, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Alma:

  • K57CN (Channel 57; WABASHA, MN; Owner: HUBBARD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKBT (Channel 8; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: QUEENB TELEVISION, LLC)
  • KXLT-TV (Channel 47; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: SHOCKLEY BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WEAU-TV (Channel 13; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: WEAU LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KTTC (Channel 10; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: KTTC TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WXOW-TV (Channel 19; LA CROSSE, WI; Owner: WXOW-WQOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WQOW-TV (Channel 18; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Owner: WXOW-WQOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • K56HW (Channel 56; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • K38CL (Channel 38; WINONA, MN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • K58GC (Channel 58; ROCHESTER, MN; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • Alma, Wisconsin
  • Fatal accident count9
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents14
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:4
  • Fatalities9
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents21
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1
  • Wisconsin average
  • Fatal accident count5455
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents8259
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons2288
  • Fatalities6077
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents13218
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents518
See more detailed statistics of Alma fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 15Number of bridges
  • 154ft / 46.7mTotal length
  • $375,000Total costs
  • 16,653Total average daily traffic
  • 928Total average daily truck traffic
  • 20,559Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Alma, WI - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 41970-1979
  • 31980-1989
  • 11990-1999
  • 62000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Alma, WI

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

48 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Alma)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Alma, WI)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: WA9RIR, Grant Date: 11/28/1995, Expiration Date: 11/28/2005, Cancellation Date: 11/29/2007, Registrant: Clair Baumann, 107 2nd St N, Alma, WI 54610

  • Call Sign: WA9RIS, Licensee ID: L01045480, Grant Date: 07/27/2005, Expiration Date: 10/21/2015, Cancellation Date: 10/24/2017, Certifier: Ralph E Knospe, Registrant: Ralph E Knospe, 1140 N Riverview Dr, Alma, WI 54610

  • Call Sign: KZ0C, Previous Call Sign: AC0GY, Licensee ID: L01247352, Grant Date: 02/22/2017, Expiration Date: 04/14/2027, Certifier: Mike O'Connor, Registrant: Mike O\'Connor, S1287 State Road 88, Alma, WI 54610

  • Call Sign: KD9WNG, Licensee ID: L02568078, Grant Date: 02/09/2023, Expiration Date: 02/09/2033, Certifier: Christopher R Settles, Registrant: Christopher R Settles, 504 2nd St, Alma, WI 54610


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Alma, WI
  • 57.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 15.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 12.3%Electricity
  • 10.3%Wood
  • 2.8%Other fuel
  • 1.6%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Alma, WI
  • 44.0%Electricity
  • 37.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 10.4%Utility gas
  • 8.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Alma compared to Wisconsin 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 below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 3 other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Robert V. Albertson (7)
  • Wendy Vaala (1)

Total of 8 patent applications in 2008-2024.