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A village of 318 people in Illinois
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About Alma

Village in Illinois, United States
1854Established
318Population
1.1 sq miArea
623 ftElevation

Alma is a village in Marion County, Illinois, United States. The population was 318 at the 2020 census.

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ZIP code62807
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Most working residents leave Alma for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Salem (17%), Mount Vernon (7%) and Farina (6%). Half commute less than 21 miles.

Salem
17%
Mount Vernon
7%
Farina
6%
Centralia
6%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Alma →

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4better than IL·9worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

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Salem Township HospitalSalem · 5.9 mi · ER · rural critical access
Sihf Healthcare - SalemSalem · 6.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Alma · CMS · HRSAHealth in Alma →

Natural hazards in Alma

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.

🏚️ Earthquakes🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves
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Alma has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 22°, and about 15 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

41° / 25°Winter
65° / 44°Spring
86° / 65°Summer
67° / 46°Fall
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Nearest: Kinmundy Public LibraryKinmundy · 4.8 miles · 31 hrs a week
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