The Town FilesAlamo, Nevada
Community in Lincoln County · population 785 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $197,100
- Household income
- $70,136
- Jan low / Jul high
- 29° / 100°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 0
- Median age
- 29.4
Alamo is a community of 785 people in Lincoln County, Nevada. The median home is worth $197,100, below the typical Nevada town ($361,550). It ranks hipper than 81% of Nevada towns, better for first-time buyers than 75% of Nevada towns.
How Alamo ranks
Percentile among Nevada towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Nevada towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Alamo is worth $197,100, below the typical Nevada town ($361,550). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $70,136, which is more affordable than 86% of Nevada towns. 73.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Alamo | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $197,100 | $361,550 |
| Median rent | — | $1,386 |
| Median household income | $70,136 | $78,278 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 4.9× |
| Homeownership | 73.9% | 72.5% |
| Median year built | 1989 | 1989 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.8% | — |
Who lives in Alamo
| People | Alamo | Typical Nevada town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.4 | 44.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.3% | 21.7% |
| Under 18 | 32.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.8% | 19.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 0.0% | 9.8% |
| Veterans | 26.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 9.0% |
| Average commute | 27.5 min | 24.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 73.9% | 92.1% |
Weather in Alamo
July highs average 100.0°F and January lows 29.1°F. About 5.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.5 inches of snow (typical Nevada town: 16.7 in). Expect about 115 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 90 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
NOAA's Storm Events Database has no tornado within 10 miles of Alamo since 1950.
Severe weather in Lincoln County since 1996
Lincoln County has been included in 8 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2023 | Flood | DR-4708: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4523: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3443: Covid-19 |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3243: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| March 7, 2005 | Severe Storm | DR-1583: Heavy Rains And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Lincoln County
Lincoln County had 1,350 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,874 a year. Unemployment was 4.7% in 2023; in Alamo itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Alamo
3 public schools with 329 students, about 19.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pahranagat Valley Elementary School | PK-5 | 167 | 20.9 |
| Pahranagat Valley High School | 9-12 | 102 | 25.5 |
| Pahranagat Valley Middle School | 6-8 | 60 | 12.0 |
Alamo questions
Is Alamo, Nevada a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Alamo scores better for retirees than 48% of Nevada towns and quieter than 65%. 10.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 29.4).
How much does a house cost in Alamo?
The median owner-occupied home in Alamo is valued at $197,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $70,136, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Alamo?
July highs average 100.0°F and January lows 29.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 5.6 inches of precipitation a year and 1.5 inches of snow.
Does Alamo get tornadoes?
No tornado has been recorded within 10 miles of Alamo in NOAA's Storm Events Database since 1950.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)