At a Glance
Median Income
$51,250
$19,045 per capita
Home Value
$60,000
Zillow: $194,862
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
83.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
42.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
21.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alamo a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alamo residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,045. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 42.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 326 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alamo is $60,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,862. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
0.0% of adults in Alamo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
83.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alamo has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population40
Median Age28.7 yrs
Density667/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$19,045
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty42.9%
County GDP$534M
Avg Weekly Wage$817
Housing
A+
Home Value$60,000
Rent
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$194,862
Housing Units34
Rent Burden23.8%
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death7,682/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain43.6 in/yr
Elevation815 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+83.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute48 min
Broadband58.3%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Alamo was founded in 1826.
The median home in Alamo was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.