At a Glance
Median Income
$55,781
$27,962 per capita
Home Value
$112,500
Zillow: $347,007
Bachelor's Degree+
52.4%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
17.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
16.5% 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?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alamo residents earn a median household income of $55,781 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,962. The unemployment rate stands at 17.2% (378% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,228 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alamo is $112,500 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $347,007. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
52.4% of adults in Alamo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% above the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 16.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population50
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density91/mi²
Male / Female74% / 26%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$55,781
Per Capita$27,962
Unemployment17.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,759
Housing
A+
Home Value$112,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$347,007
Housing Units44
Rent Burden22.3%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,180/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain16.7 in/yr
Elevation2,120 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.4%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 15%
Commute36 min
Broadband65.2%
Internet Speed192 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Alamo was founded in 1916.
The median home in Alamo was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Williston Basin International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
4.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 192 Mbps.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.