Alma, Wisconsin facts for kids
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Alma, Wisconsin
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Alma's business district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places
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Location of Alma in Buffalo County, Wisconsin.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wisconsin |
| County | Buffalo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.90 sq mi (20.47 km2) |
| • Land | 5.31 sq mi (13.75 km2) |
| • Water | 2.59 sq mi (6.72 km2) |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 716 |
| • Density | 134.8/sq mi (52.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
54610
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| Area code(s) | 608 |
| FIPS code | 55-01225 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1560795 |
Alma is a city in Wisconsin, United States. It is the main town, or county seat, of Buffalo County. In 2020, about 716 people lived there.
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History of Alma
Alma was named after a famous battle. This battle was called the Battle of Alma. It happened during the Crimean War.
Geography and Climate
Alma is located on State Route 35. It is about 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Wabasha, Minnesota.
Land and Water
The city covers a total area of about 7.9 square miles (20.5 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 5.31 square miles (13.75 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 2.59 square miles (6.72 square kilometers), is covered by water.
Alma's Climate
Alma has a type of climate called a hot-summer humid continental climate. This means it has warm, humid summers and cold winters. The highest temperature ever recorded in Alma was 101°F (38°C) on June 11, 1956. The lowest temperature ever recorded was -38°F (-39°C) on January 31, 1996.
| Climate data for Alma, Wisconsin, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1939–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 55 (13) |
62 (17) |
80 (27) |
89 (32) |
94 (34) |
101 (38) |
100 (38) |
101 (38) |
98 (37) |
91 (33) |
78 (26) |
67 (19) |
101 (38) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 44.3 (6.8) |
48.0 (8.9) |
63.1 (17.3) |
77.2 (25.1) |
85.3 (29.6) |
90.4 (32.4) |
91.7 (33.2) |
89.9 (32.2) |
85.9 (29.9) |
79.6 (26.4) |
62.5 (16.9) |
48.2 (9.0) |
93.2 (34.0) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 23.9 (−4.5) |
28.8 (−1.8) |
41.2 (5.1) |
55.8 (13.2) |
67.9 (19.9) |
77.3 (25.2) |
80.9 (27.2) |
78.7 (25.9) |
71.4 (21.9) |
57.7 (14.3) |
41.9 (5.5) |
29.1 (−1.6) |
54.6 (12.5) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 16.0 (−8.9) |
20.3 (−6.5) |
32.6 (0.3) |
46.0 (7.8) |
58.1 (14.5) |
67.7 (19.8) |
71.6 (22.0) |
69.6 (20.9) |
62.1 (16.7) |
49.1 (9.5) |
34.8 (1.6) |
22.2 (−5.4) |
45.8 (7.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 8.1 (−13.3) |
11.8 (−11.2) |
24.0 (−4.4) |
36.1 (2.3) |
48.1 (8.9) |
58.0 (14.4) |
62.4 (16.9) |
60.5 (15.8) |
52.9 (11.6) |
40.5 (4.7) |
27.6 (−2.4) |
15.2 (−9.3) |
37.1 (2.8) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −14.5 (−25.8) |
−8.6 (−22.6) |
3.2 (−16.0) |
23.3 (−4.8) |
36.0 (2.2) |
46.8 (8.2) |
54.2 (12.3) |
52.2 (11.2) |
39.0 (3.9) |
27.3 (−2.6) |
12.4 (−10.9) |
−6.3 (−21.3) |
−17.2 (−27.3) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −38 (−39) |
−35 (−37) |
−27 (−33) |
7 (−14) |
24 (−4) |
36 (2) |
43 (6) |
42 (6) |
25 (−4) |
18 (−8) |
−10 (−23) |
−32 (−36) |
−38 (−39) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.95 (24) |
1.01 (26) |
1.85 (47) |
3.51 (89) |
4.81 (122) |
5.68 (144) |
4.59 (117) |
5.00 (127) |
4.13 (105) |
2.61 (66) |
1.92 (49) |
1.11 (28) |
37.17 (944) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 9.9 (25) |
8.6 (22) |
6.6 (17) |
1.6 (4.1) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.1 (0.25) |
1.8 (4.6) |
8.6 (22) |
37.4 (95.46) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 8.6 | 6.4 | 8.3 | 10.7 | 13.0 | 12.7 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 9.3 | 9.7 | 7.4 | 8.1 | 114.8 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 5.6 | 4.0 | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 5.0 | 19.3 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service | |||||||||||||
Population of Alma
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 565 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,244 | 120.2% | |
| 1890 | 1,428 | 14.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,201 | −15.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,011 | −15.8% | |
| 1920 | 970 | −4.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,009 | 4.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,139 | 12.9% | |
| 1950 | 1,068 | −6.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,008 | −5.6% | |
| 1970 | 956 | −5.2% | |
| 1980 | 848 | −11.3% | |
| 1990 | 790 | −6.8% | |
| 2000 | 942 | 19.2% | |
| 2010 | 781 | −17.1% | |
| 2020 | 716 | −8.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Alma's population has changed over the years. Here's a look at the people who live there.
2020 Census Details
In 2020, Alma had a population of 716 people. Most residents, about 94.7%, were White. Other groups included Native American (1.5%) and Black or African American (0.6%). About 2.9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
2010 Census Details
In 2010, there were 781 people living in Alma. There were 386 households, which are groups of people living together. About 17.1% of these households had children under 18. Many households (41.7%) were married couples. The average age in the city was 50.3 years old.
Economy and Attractions
Alma has some interesting attractions. The Great Alma Fishing Float is a popular spot for visitors. It's especially busy when walleye fish are running. This float is right next to Lock & Dam Number 4 on the Mississippi River.
Wildlife and Museums
The area around Lock & Dam Number 4 is a major nesting place for bald eagles. You can often see these majestic birds from the riverbank in Alma. Also in Alma, you can visit the Castlerock Museum. This museum has a collection of old weapons and armor. These items come from Roman times up to the Middle Ages.
Power Stations
Alma is also home to two power stations:
- Alma Generating Station
- John P. Madgett Generating Station
Famous People from Alma
Many notable people have come from Alma. Here are a few:
- Carol Bartz: A former CEO of Yahoo!.
- John W. DeGroff: A member of the Wisconsin Senate.
- Arnold Gesell: A well-known psychologist.
- Edmund Hitt: A state legislator in Wisconsin.
- Guy LeRoy Hunner: A doctor from Johns Hopkins University.
- John Hunner: A former State Treasurer of Wisconsin.
- Doug Kane: A legislator from Illinois.
- Robert Lees: A state legislator in Wisconsin.
- James Arthur Mathieu: A Canadian lumber businessman.
- Conrad Moser, Jr.: A state legislator in Wisconsin.
- Peter Polin: A politician and businessman from Wisconsin.
- Frank Schaettle: A state legislator in Wisconsin.
- John Tester: A businessman and state legislator in Wisconsin.
- Kathleen Vinehout: A member of the Wisconsin Senate.
See also
In Spanish: Alma (Wisconsin) para niños
