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Alamo, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Crockett County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,565 Population 1,166/sq mi density
$52,768 Median Income $27,353 per capita
$117,000 Home Value $178,049 Zillow
$806 Median Rent 22.7% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
523 Violent Crime/100K 3,880 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$52,768 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,000 home value, $806/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
523 violent crimes/100K (38% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Alamo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation363 ft (111 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density1,166/sq mi
Coordinates35.7829°N, 89.1169°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCrockett County County
Nearest AirportMc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.6"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (May) 5.31"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score52.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.5 / 100
Community Resilience51.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

351 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 109 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 93 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 102 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 74 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 52 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 122 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 124 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 57 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 124 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 76 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 114 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 132 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 49 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 66 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 90 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 127 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 70 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 122 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 84 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

502 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 242 fatalities, 2,055 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 78 km 57
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 94 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 26 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 30 km 11
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 31 km 6
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 96 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 96 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 36 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 53 km 1
May 7, 1971 EF4 44 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 63 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 27 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 58 km 38
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 70 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 38 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 74 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 75 km 9
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 40 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 51 km 3
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 33 km 6
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,010 ac, 1996).

Year Name Acres Distance
1996 UNNAMED 1,010 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.2 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in
April 60°F (15°C) 5.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.3 in

Alamo has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.1").

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