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Alamo, IN

Indiana

Alamo is a small town in Indiana with a population of 40. Residents earn $51,250 per year, which is 32% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
40 Population 667/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $19,045 per capita
$60,000 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $51,250
32% lower than US avg
Home Value $60,000
79% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.8%
6% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 42.9%
246% higher than US avg

How Alamo Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population40
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density667/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans24.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$19,045
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty42.9%
County GDP$534M
Commute48 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$60,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units34
Rent Burden23.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain47.4 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation815 ft (248 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+83.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.01

Community

2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute48 min
Broadband12.0%
Libraries2

Is Alamo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Alamo receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Alamo stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Alamo is $51,250, 32% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 42.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 48 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Alamo is $60,000, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.

Climate & Weather

Alamo experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches, including 13.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Alamo has a population of 40 with a density of 667 people per square mile. The median age is 28.7 years, 26% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

40
Total Population
667
People / sq mi
28.7yrs
Median Age
26% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Alamo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Alamo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Alamo is $51,250, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 42.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 48 minutes.

Income: Alamo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$51,250
32% below US avg
Per Capita Income$19,045
Avg Weekly Wage$817
IRS Avg AGI$61,905

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above US avg
Poverty Rate42.9%
246% above US avg
Establishments (County)326
County GDP$534M

Business (County)

Restaurants28
Healthcare18
Retail48
Manufacturing15

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,225
36% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.71%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time47.8 min
Drive Alone88.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Alamo is $60,000, 79% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$60,000
79% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden23.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$882
2 Bedrooms$1,096
3 Bedrooms$1,391
4 Bedrooms$1,590

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.3%
Housing Units34
Median Year Built1954

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,225
36% below US avg
Effective Rate3.71%
Alamo has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.4 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.0°F
4% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.4 inches
25% above US avg
Snowfall13.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation815 ft (248 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density667/sq mi
Coordinates39.9834°N, 87.0552°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
County FIPS18121
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 56.9-point margin. 12.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77.5%
D 20.6%

Winner: Republican by 56.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+83.3%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score6.01
A Education Grade (4.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density667/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access12.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities18
Restaurants28
Retail Stores48

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute47.8 min
Drive Alone88.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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