Alamo is a small town of 3,180 in Georgia, with a median household income of $43,298
and a 15.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Alamo stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Alamo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Alamo city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 85.1
Alamo's overall cost of living index is 85.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Alamo costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Alamo, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$90,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$404
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
58.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,298
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Alamo's violent crime rate is 114.6 per 100,000 residents
— 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
114.6 /100k
Property Crime
687.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Alamo is served primarily by Wheeler County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Alamo, GA
National Avg
School District
Wheeler County
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
77.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Alamo sees average highs of 60.3°F in January
and 92.4°F in July,
with 46.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Alamo's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Alamo roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $90,700 and median rent is $404/month.
Alamo's violent crime rate is 114.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 687.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Alamo are operated by Wheeler County.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 18.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Alamo, GA has a population of 3,180, a median household income of $43,298, and an unemployment rate of 15.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Alamo averages 60.3°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.9 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Alamo, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30411.
The population of Alamo, Georgia is 3,180 with a median age of 34.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Alamo: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $90,700, median household income $43,298, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Alamo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.