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Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 3 have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Almena. Almena’s trail density is 1.5 miles per square mile, above both the Wisconsin town median (0.4) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). Almena has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 406 in 1950, 705 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 1909 and 2 maps from 1950 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Almena, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Almena.
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 84% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Its public schools are run by the Barron Area School District. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barron Area Montessori SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 59 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts
At $48,000, Almena’s median household income is against $87,000 in Wisconsin’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. 14% of residents live below the poverty line in Almena. Jobs based in Almena fell to 202 in 2023, 913 fewer than in 2013.
| Almena | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $48,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 14% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.2% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The typical Almena home is worth about $240,000, up 6.4% in a year, 29% below the Wisconsin typical home. The median rent in Almena is $786 a month.
| Almena | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 63% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $786 a month | $1,078 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Almena has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Almena’s July high is 81°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
1.6 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Veterans Memorial Shady Side Park | — | 9 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Almena beats the Wisconsin average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 20% of Almena adults binge drink.
| Almena | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 20% | 16% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 26% | 25% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Almena | WI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 15% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 58.9% | 67.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
1 within 15 miles of the center of Almena
About 2 of every 100 Almena residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
Where Almena’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Wisconsin, United States
Almena is a village in Barron County in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 705 at the 2020 census.
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Almena has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.