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Alma, MI

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Population
9,304
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
734 ft
Median Home Value
$115,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$836/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$53,307
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in MichiganPopulation rankingHighest population places in MichiganNearest larger communityMount Pleasant, Michigan16 miles away · 20,925 residents.

About Alma

Alma is the largest city in Gratiot County, Michigan, founded in 1853 by Ralph Ely. Famous as the home of Alma College and the site of the annual Memorial Day weekend Highland Festival celebrating Scottish culture, the community of approximately 9,396 is served by the Alma Public Schools district for public primary and secondary education.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Drought Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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