Alamo, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Wheeler County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
3,108 Population 1,586/sq mi density
$72,600 Home Value $145,439 Zillow
$483 Median Rent 41.2% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Alamo, GA

At a Glance

Home Value
$72,600
74% below
Zillow: $145,439
Median Rent
$483/mo
58% below
41.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%
53% below
74.5% high school+
Unemployment
16.6%
361% above
28.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
35% above
22.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Alamo Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Alamo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Home Value
26%
Rent
42%
Poverty
227%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
461%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Alamo a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Alamo is $72,600 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,439. Median rent is $483/month, with 41.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Education

16.0% of adults in Alamo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 74.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Alamo has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,108
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density1,586/mi²
Male / Female72% / 29%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$14,489
Unemployment16.6%
Poverty28.1%
County GDP$160M
Avg Weekly Wage$893

Housing

Home Value$72,600
Rent$483
Ownership54.1%
Zillow$145,439
Housing Units722
Rent Burden41.2%

Health

Obesity43.4%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death8,896/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain46.9 in/yr
Elevation235 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.0%
High School+74.5%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute54 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Alamo was founded in 1909.
The median home in Alamo was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Vidalia Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.