Alamo, ND

North Dakota

Alamo is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 50. Residents earn $55,781 per year, which is 26% below the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
50 Population 91/sq mi density
$55,781 Median Income $27,962 per capita
$112,500 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
39°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$55,781 median income, 11.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,781
26% lower than US avg
Home Value $112,500
60% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 52.4%
55% higher than US avg
Unemployment 11.9%
231% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.0%
52% lower than US avg

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

People

Population50
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density91/mi²
Male / Female74% / 26%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans42.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$55,781
Per Capita$27,962
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$7,473M
Commute36 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain16.7 in/yr
Elevation2,120 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.4%
High School+88.1%
School Score5.74

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute36 min
Broadband23.0%
Libraries3

Is Alamo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Alamo receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, 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 $55,781, 26% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.9%, unemployment is notably high. Only 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Alamo is $112,500, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Alamo is a highly educated community — 52.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 88.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Alamo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.7 inches, including 37.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Alamo has a population of 50 with a density of 91 people per square mile. The median age is 46.5 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

50
Total Population
91
People / sq mi
46.5yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 74%
Female 26%

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 $55,781, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Alamo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,781
26% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,962
Avg Weekly Wage$1,759
IRS Avg AGI$108,171

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.9%
231% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.0%
52% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,228
County GDP$7,473M

Business (County)

Restaurants133
Healthcare101
Retail139
Manufacturing30

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,989
14% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.55%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.0 min
Drive Alone95.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Alamo is $112,500, 60% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,500
60% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$769
1 Bedroom$795
2 Bedrooms$965
3 Bedrooms$1,297
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,989
14% above US avg
Effective Rate3.55%

Health Metrics: Alamo vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.4%
Premature Death8,180/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.3/10
Exercise Access81.7%
Healthcare Facilities101

Crime Rates: Alamo vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Safety Score

Alamo has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation is 16.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average38.9°F
28% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall16.7 inches
56% below US avg
Snowfall37.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,120 ft (646 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density91/sq mi
Coordinates48.5820°N, 103.4674°W
County FIPS38105
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 52.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 68.1-point margin. 23.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 83.3%
D 15.2%

Winner: Republican by 68.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+52.4%
55% above US avg
High School+88.1%
School Test Score5.74
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density91/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access23.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities101
Restaurants133
Retail Stores139

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.0 min
Drive Alone95.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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