Alma Public RecordsArkansas

Transportation in Alma, Crawford County, Arkansas, is primarily car-dependent, with over 90% of residents commuting by private vehicle and less than 1% using public transit. The average one-way commute time is approximately 20 minutes, below the national average. Major infrastructure includes I-40 and U.S. Route 71, facilitating access to local and regional employment hubs. Vehicle ownership rates are high, with more than 95% of households owning at least one car. The city lacks significant public transportation options, and most residents commute to nearby cities such as Fort Smith for employment.

Alma, in Crawford County, AR, has a homeownership rate of around 62%, with median home values near $156,000 (2024). The average monthly rent is about $850. The market recently saw a 6% annual home value increase. Housing mainly consists of single-family homes, with some apartments and mobile homes. Popular neighborhoods include Cherry Hills and Eagle Crest. Property taxes in Crawford County average 0.5% of home value, keeping total annual taxes on a median home around $780, making Alma an affordable option in the Arkansas River Valley region.

Alma city, Crawford County, AR, is served by Alma School District, which includes Alma High School (grades 9–12), Alma Middle School, and primary schools—totaling four schools. Alma High School has a graduation rate of roughly 92%, above the state average, and offers AP and vocational programs. Around 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. School safety ratings are above state average, and schools participate in Title I and STEM initiatives. The district’s overall Niche score is B+. Adult education is accessible via regional centers in Crawford County.

Alma, Crawford County, AR (population ~5,800), lacks a full-service hospital; residents primarily use clinics like Alma Family Medical Clinic and travel to larger nearby hospitals in Fort Smith. Healthcare access is limited by provider shortages—Crawford County has about 60 primary care physicians per 100,000 residents, below the US average of 76. Common health issues include diabetes, obesity (over 38% prevalence), and heart disease. About 89% of residents have health insurance, with Medicaid/Medicare covering a significant portion. The patient population is predominantly White (84%), with notable elderly (16%) and low-income (18% below poverty) groups impacting health needs.

As of the 2020 Census, Alma city in Crawford County, Arkansas, had a population of 5,825. The median age is about 35 years. Gender distribution is roughly balanced, with 51% female and 49% male. Alma’s racial and ethnic makeup is predominantly White (85%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (7%), individuals of two or more races (5%), and smaller percentages of Black or African American, Asian, and Native American residents.