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About homes in Alma

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Alma in Crawford County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1996Median year built1U.S. 1980
2002Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1989
$234kMedian home value1Arkansas median $188k
63Nights at or below 32°F2,3per year, NOAA normals
78Days at or above 90°F2,3per year, NOAA normals
47 inAnnual precipitation2,314 days of 1 in. or more

The median home in the city of Alma was built in 1996, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Arkansas median of 1987. That is newer than the Crawford County median of 1991.1 Owner-occupied homes in Alma are newer than rentals: a median build year of 2002 against 1989.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components. The median owner-occupied home in Alma is valued at $233,600 (ACS), above the Arkansas median of $188,000. Within Crawford County the median is $182,800, so Alma sits above it.1 Home values above the state median tend to support fuller scopes; the written scope should still separate must-do from nice-to-have.

The Ft Smith Rgnl Ap station averages 63 nights a year at or below 32°F and 9 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Summers are hot: about 78 days a year reach 90°F and 11 reach 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies.

Rainfall is substantial: about 47 inches a year, 14 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one. Heating and cooling loads are both real: about 3,098 heating and 2,177 cooling degree days a year (base 65°F).2,3 Alma sits in IECC climate zone 3A (Mixed-Humid).4

Building permits in Alma are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Ft Smith Rgnl Ap, 13.8 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Alma, AR?

Most home remodeling projects in Alma, AR land between $14,750 and $77,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Alma?

The median home in the city of Alma was built in 1996, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Arkansas median of 1987. That is newer than the Crawford County median of 1991. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Alma climate like for exterior work?

The Ft Smith Rgnl Ap station averages 63 nights a year at or below 32°F and 9 at or below 20°F. Summers are hot: about 78 days a year reach 90°F and 11 reach 100°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 47 inches a year, 14 days of it an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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