Alamo, Indiana

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Population in 2021: 62 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -54.7%
Males: 35  (56.5%)
Females: 27  (43.5%)
Median resident age:

28.2 years
Indiana median age:

38.2 years

Zip codes: 47916, 47933.

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Estimated median household income in 2021: $48,535 (it was $17,500 in 2000)
Alamo:

$48,535
IN:

$62,743

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $14,448 (it was $8,800 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $63,293 (it was $22,900 in 2000)
Alamo:

$63,293
IN:

$182,400

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $117,614; detached houses: $116,856
March 2022 cost of living index in Alamo: 84.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 54.3%

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Ancestries: European (55.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 811 feet

Land area: 0.06 square miles.

Population density: 1,081 people per square mile   (low).

Alamo, Indiana map

7 residents are foreign born (5.1% Latin America).

This town:

5.1%
Indiana:

3.1%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Alamo town:

1.4% ($325)
Indiana:

0.9% ($868)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Lafayette, IN (31.0 miles , pop. 56,397).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Indianapolis, IN (50.0 miles , pop. 781,870).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (132.5 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Wallace, IN (2.2 miles),
Lake Holiday, IN (2.3 miles ),
Waynetown, IN (2.7 miles ),
Waveland, IN (2.7 miles ),
New Market, IN (2.7 miles ),
Crawfordsville, IN (3.0 miles ),
Russellville, IN (3.1 miles ),
Hillsboro, IN (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 39.98 N, Longitude: 87.06 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 765

Distribution of median household income in Alamo, IN in 2021
Distribution of house value in Alamo, IN in 2021

Alamo satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

2.9%
Indiana:

3.5%
Population change in the 1990s: +25 (+22.3%).
Most common industries in Alamo, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (25.0%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (15.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (12.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (12.5%)
  • Construction (9.4%)
  • Printing & related support activities (6.3%)
  • Clothing & accessories, including shoe, stores (6.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (30.0%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (20.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (20.0%)
  • Construction (15.0%)
  • Printing & related support activities (10.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (0.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (25.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (16.7%)
  • Clothing & accessories, including shoe, stores (16.7%)
  • Repair & maintenance (16.7%)
  • Private households (16.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (8.3%)
Most common occupations in Alamo, IN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (15.6%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (12.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (12.5%)
  • Construction laborers (9.4%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (9.4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (9.4%)
  • Child care workers (6.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (25.0%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (20.0%)
  • Construction laborers (15.0%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (15.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (10.0%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Assemblers and fabricators (25.0%)
  • Child care workers (16.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (16.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (16.7%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (16.7%)
  • Cashiers (8.3%)
  • Accountants and auditors (0.0%)

Average climate in Alamo, Indiana

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Alamo-area historical tornado activity is near Indiana state average. It is 95% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/11/1965, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.1 miles away from the Alamo town center killed 28 people and injured 123 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 4/11/1965, a category F4 tornado 26.7 miles away from the town center injured 44 people.

Earthquake activity:

Alamo-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Indiana state average. It is 103% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 114.9 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 91.8 miles away from Alamo center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 115.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 143.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 112.6 miles away from Alamo center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 207.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Montgomery County (18) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 7, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Alamo topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Alamo:

  • BEN HUR HEALTH AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN)
  • HOUSTON GROUP HOMES INC (Hospital, about 9 miles away; CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN)
  • HOUSTON HEALTH CARE INC (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN)
  • LANE HOUSE (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN)
  • INDIANA HOME CARE PLUS (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN)
  • WILLIAMSBURG HEALTH AND REHAB (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN)
  • ST CLARE HOMECARE (Home Health Center, about 10 miles away; CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN)

Amtrak station near Alamo:

  • 10 miles: CRAWFORDSVILLE (SPRING & GREEN STS.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, intercity bus service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alamo:

  • DePauw University (about 26 miles; Greencastle, IN; Full-time enrollment: 2,360)
  • Danville Area Community College (about 30 miles; Danville, IL; FT enrollment: 2,229)
  • Purdue University-Main Campus (about 32 miles; West Lafayette, IN; FT enrollment: 38,271)
  • Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (about 38 miles; Terre Haute, IN; FT enrollment: 2,123)
  • Indiana State University (about 41 miles; Terre Haute, IN; FT enrollment: 10,925)
  • ITT Technical Institute-Indianapolis (about 45 miles; Indianapolis, IN; FT enrollment: 4,765)
  • Marian University (about 47 miles; Indianapolis, IN; FT enrollment: 2,476)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Ripley Township Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Montgomery County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.5 people
Indiana:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

65.4%
Whole state:

66.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

15.4%
Whole state:

6.9%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Alamo:

Marital status in Alamo, IN
  • Never married: 36.3%
  • Now married: 16.8%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 6.6%
  • Divorced: 40.3%

For population 25 years and over in Alamo:

  • High school or higher: 92.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 0.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 15.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

3.6
Indiana average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Alamo, IN (based on Montgomery County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,33548
Mainline Protestant5,93428
Catholic2,5731
Other3762
Black Protestant1221
Orthodox1002
None21,684-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
Montgomery County:

1.85 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

1.73 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 3
Montgomery County:

0.79 / 10,000 pop.
Indiana:

0.50 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 25
Montgomery County:

6.62 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.57 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 21
Here:

5.56 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.78 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

10.4%
Indiana:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
Montgomery County:

29.6%
Indiana:

29.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

18.9%
State:

14.3%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Alamo:

41.8%
Indiana:

49.3%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Alamo:

37.9%
State:

46.2%

Average BMI:
Alamo:

26.6
Indiana:

28.7

Average hours sleeping at night:
Alamo:

7.0
Indiana:

6.8

General health condition:
Alamo:

58.7%
Indiana:

56.1%

Average condition of hearing:
Alamo:

84.2%
State:

78.7%

More about Health and Nutrition of Alamo, IN Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 3$562
Financial Administration 0$0 1$375
Totals for Government 0$0 4$937

Strongest AM radio stations in Alamo:

  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WBAA (920 AM; 5 kW; WEST LAFAYETTE, IN; Owner: PURDUE UNIVERSITY)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WOWO (1190 AM; 50 kW; FORT WAYNE, IN; Owner: PATHFINDER COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WLW (700 AM; 50 kW; CINCINNATI, OH; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WXLW (950 AM; 5 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPFR (1480 AM; 5 kW; TERRE HAUTE, IN)

Strongest FM radio stations in Alamo:

  • WCDQ (106.3 FM; CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN; Owner: C.V.L. BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WIMC (103.9 FM; CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN; Owner: C.V.L. BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WNDY (91.3 FM; CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN; Owner: WABASH COLLEGE RADIO, INC.)
  • WAXI (104.9 FM; ROCKVILLE, IN; Owner: CROSSROADS INVESTMENTS, LLC)
  • WEDJ (107.1 FM; DANVILLE, IN; Owner: CONTINENTAL BROADCAST GROUP, LLC)
  • WAZY-FM (96.5 FM; LAFAYETTE, IN; Owner: ARTISTIC MEDIA PARTNERS L.P.)
  • WSKL (92.9 FM; VEEDERSBURG, IN; Owner: ZONA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBAA-FM (101.3 FM; WEST LAFAYETTE, IN; Owner: PURDUE UNIVERSITY)
  • WSHP (95.7 FM; ATTICA, IN; Owner: ARTISTIC MEDIA PARTNERS, L.P.)
  • WSPM (89.1 FM; CLOVERDALE, IN; Owner: HOOSIER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WHPL (89.9 FM; WEST LAFAYETTE, IN; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WKZS (103.1 FM; COVINGTON, IN; Owner: BENTON-WEATHERFORD BROADCASTING , INC., OF IN.)

TV broadcast stations around Alamo:

  • WICD (Channel 15; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Owner: WICD LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WLFI-TV (Channel 18; LAFAYETTE, IN; Owner: PRIMELAND TELEVISION, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 69ft / 20.6mTotal length
  • 2,284Total average daily traffic
  • 149Total average daily truck traffic
  • 2,857Total future (year 2030) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

1
  • Call Sign: N9NVG, Grant Date: 09/25/1997, Expiration Date: 03/01/2004, Cancellation Date: 03/02/2006, Registrant: Paul A Collins, Alamo, IN 47916

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Alamo, IN
  • 100.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Alamo, IN
  • 42.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 42.9%Electricity
  • 14.3%No fuel used


Alamo compared to Indiana state average:

  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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