Alamo, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Parke County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
40 Population 667/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $19,045 per capita
$60,000 Home Value $194,862 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Alamo experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 27.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation815 ft (248 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.1 km²)
Population Density667/sq mi
Coordinates39.9834°N, 87.0552°W
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Indianapolis
CountyParke County County
Nearest AirportVermilion Regional (DNV)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 27.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.14"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.5 / 100
Community Resilience43.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M3.3 on May 13, 2025.

Jun 17, 2021 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.8 26 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 132 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 126 km
Dec 20, 1990 5 km S of Stilesville, Indiana M3.7 57 km
Apr 14, 2000 4 km NW of Heritage Lake, Indiana M3.6 36 km
May 13, 2025 7 km SSW of Lerna, Illinois M3.3 129 km
Dec 17, 1990 Illinois-Indiana border region M3.2 10 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 135 km
Dec 16, 1996 3 km NNE of Terre Haute, Indiana M3.1 61 km
May 10, 2012 1 km NNW of Emison, Indiana M2.7 134 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

593 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 85 fatalities, 1,843 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 11, 1998 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 26, 1994 EF4 56 km 3
Mar 20, 1976 EF4 54 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 58 km 18
May 14, 1972 EF4 87 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 16 km 28
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 43 km 0
Apr 11, 1965 EF4 74 km 25
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 81 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 95 km 0
Aug 24, 2016 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 45 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 99 km 0
Sep 20, 2002 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 11, 1998 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 19, 1996 EF3 78 km 1
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 81 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 89 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF3 32 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in
April 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 71°F (21°C) 2.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
October 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
November 41°F (5°C) 3.8 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.1 in

Alamo has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (2.8").

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