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Alma, AR

Alma, AR.

Population: 12,888 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Alma, AR is $254,365 — up 5.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $271,500 after a median 44 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,150/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, drought, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$254,365

Median home value

+5.9%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$254,365
1-year appreciation
+5.9%
3-year appreciation
+14.0%
5-year appreciation
+33.2%
10-year appreciation
+76.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$254,365
House Price Index (state)
371.7 (+4.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$271,500
Median list price
$284,900
Median price per sqft
$160
1-year sale-price change
+28.1%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
38
For-sale inventory
60
Sale-to-list ratio
98.4%
Active listings
45
1-year forecast
+1.6%
New listings (monthly)
17

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,150/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$696/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,066/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,386/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,600/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
ALMA INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, ALMA HIGH SCHOOL, ALMA MIDDLE SCHOOL, ALMA PRIMARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, drought, heatWave, landslide, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 84% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
55.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,362
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,201

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Smith National Historic Site (15 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Flying W Airpark II Airport (13 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Smith Regional Airport (FSM) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
BAPTIST HEALTH - VAN BUREN, BAPTIST HEALTH - FORT SMITH, VALLEY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+305 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,997
Housing built before 1970
17.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
47.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,243
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
76.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,766
Average weekly wage
$917
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
35

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

AlmaState medianUS median
Median home value$254,365$185,100$289,727
Median sale price$271,500$220,950$325,000
Median days on market44 days61 days51 days
Typical rent$1,150/mo$1,278/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,243$628$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Alma, AR?
$254,365.
What is the median sale price in Alma, AR?
$271,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Alma, AR?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in Alma, AR?
Typical rent: $1,150/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Alma, AR?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, drought, heatWave, landslide, lightning.
Is Alma, AR in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Alma, AR?
Risk to homes is higher than 84% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Alma, AR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Alma, AR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Alma, AR?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Alma, AR walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Alma, AR?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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