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Alma

A town of 1,033 people in Jackson County, Wisconsin
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Conserved land15%5,606 of 36,886 acres
Trails3.2 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Alma

Town in Wisconsin, United States
254Population
58 sq miArea
991 ftElevation

Alma is a town in Jackson County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 1,033 at the 2020 census. The Village of Alma Center is located within the town. The ghost town of Wrightsville was also located in the town.

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Care nearby

Black River Memorial HospitalBlack River Falls · 9.6 mi · ER · rural critical access
Family Health Center - Black River Falls Dental CenterBlack River Falls · 9.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 54754, 54611, 54615 · CMS · HRSAHealth in Alma →

Natural hazards in Alma

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes
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Alma has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 41 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

27° / 10°Winter
55° / 33°Spring
79° / 57°Summer
57° / 37°Fall
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Nearest: Black River Falls Public LibraryBlack River Falls · 10.1 miles · 47 hrs a week
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