Alamo, NV

Nevada

Alamo is a small town in Nevada with a population of 822. Residents earn $68,967 per year, which is 8% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
822 Population 129/sq mi density
$68,967 Median Income $37,770 per capita
$189,000 Home Value $228,455 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$68,967 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$189,000 home value
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $68,967
8% lower than US avg
Home Value $189,000
33% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.0%
67% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.7%
1% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population822
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density129/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 86%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,967
Per Capita$37,770
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$254M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$189,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$228,455

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity31.7%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.1%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain5.6 in/yr
Elevation3,465 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score4.96

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 13%
Commute22 min
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Is Alamo a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Alamo receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Alamo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Alamo is $68,967, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Alamo is $189,000, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5/10.

Climate & Weather

Alamo enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 5.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Alamo has a population of 822 with a density of 129 people per square mile. The median age is 40.3 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.4%).

Population

822
Total Population
129
People / sq mi
40.3yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
6.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.8%
Female 42.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Alamo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.7%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Alamo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Alamo is $68,967, which is 8% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Alamo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$68,967
8% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,770
Avg Weekly Wage$959
IRS Avg AGI$65,531

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)128
County GDP$254M

Business (County)

Restaurants13
Healthcare5
Retail22

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,611
25% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.38%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.1 min
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Alamo is $189,000, 33% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $228,455.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$189,000
33% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$228,455

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,056
1 Bedroom$1,135
2 Bedrooms$1,428
3 Bedrooms$1,941
4 Bedrooms$2,352

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied64.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,611
25% below US avg
Effective Rate1.38%
In Alamo, 31.7% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 23.1% report depression. 22.7% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.7%
1% below US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure29.7%
Asthma10.5%
COPD6.7%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.7%
Physical Inactivity22.7%
Depression23.1%
Mental Distress19.6%
Physical Distress13.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.0%
Checkup Rate69.4%
Premature Death8,005/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.1/10
Exercise Access32.0%
Healthcare Facilities5

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Alamo has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 5.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall5.6 inches
85% below US avg
Snowfall1.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation3,465 ft (1,056 m)
Area6.4 sq mi (16.4 km²)
Population Density129/sq mi
Coordinates37.3770°N, 115.1678°W
County FIPS32017
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 72.6-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 85.3%
D 12.7%

Winner: Republican by 72.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.0%
67% below US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score4.96
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density129/sq mi
Total Area6.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities5
Restaurants13
Retail Stores22

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.1 min
Work from Home0.0%

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