There are 20 independent living communities serving Alma, Michigan. This includes 1 community in Alma and 19 nearby. The median daily cost for independent living in Michigan is around $59, with costs running between $14 and $144 per day. On a per month basis, this equates to an average expense of $1,760, with costs ranging from around $412 up to $4,317. The median yearly cost is $21,120, which is under the national average of $23,100.
Alma is a small city in Michigan. It is located in Gratiot County. While the encompassing area includes 1,454,781 people, there are 12,923 within the city limits. The 55-and-over community currently constitutes approximately 27% of the overall population.
Alma has a medium SeniorScore™ of 66. The average housing price in the city is $61,500, which is much lower than the Michigan average of $177,000. Alma has a high unemployment rate of about 14.34%. The city's average household income is $36,000 ($18,000 per capita), in comparison to an average of $46,000 for the entire state of Michigan.
Alma has very harsh average temperatures, with severely cold winters and mildly warm summers. The city receives low levels of precipitation annually. Alma has average air quality ratings and a lower than average crime rate compared to other cities in the United States.