NMMap-doton-Alamo, 2004
Alamo’s story
Alamo in pictures
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1964 on.
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A town of 246.
Is Alamo a good place to live?
1.2% of residents live below the poverty line in Alamo, where New Mexico’s towns sit at 21% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Of the 74 New Mexico towns we compare, none has a higher median age than Alamo. Alamo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
246 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Getting set up
Moving to Alamo: who provides what
Alamo is unincorporated, so Socorro County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerSocorro Electric CoopEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterAlamo-Alamo Community water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet3 providers0% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesSocorro CountySocorro County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn New Mexico you can register online until 28 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 28 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSocorro County ClerkSocorro County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Aug 2019
ZIP code8782587825 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 27, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Alamo.
Schools
The schools Alamo’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by Alamo Navajo Community School. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alamo Navajo Community SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades K–12 | Grades K–12 | 290 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Alamo
Most working residents leave Alamo for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Lemitar (20%), Albuquerque (14%) and Socorro (11%). Half commute less than 68 miles.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Alamo0%
Lemitar20%
Albuquerque14%
Socorro11%
Magdalena6%
68 mi
median commute distance
0
jobs based in Alamo
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Alamo faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 78% of U.S. communities.
78risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingLightningWildfire
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Alamo, expect four seasons and hot summers
Alamo has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain. At 89°F, Alamo’s July high is below the New Mexico town median (93°F) but above the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
7″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–51°
Spring34–70°
Summer54–88°
Fall35–70°
Oct 4
typical first frost
May 19
typical last frost
+1.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Alamo stands out in New Mexico and nationally, with more of its adults who say their health is fair or poor
51% of adults say their health is fair or poor in Alamo. Of the 74 New Mexico towns we compare, none has a higher share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Alamo. 30% of adults report frequent physical distress in Alamo.
| Alamo | New Mexico towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 51% | 26% | 19% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 14% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 48% | 35% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 14% | 12% |
32 measures vs. New Mexico
1 better5 too close to call26 worse
| What stands out | Alamo | NM |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 5.5% | 7.4% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 51.3% | 14.2% |
Socorro General Hospital
43.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
Conserved land covers 0.6% of Alamo
9.1 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves. Alamo’s trail density is 0.2 miles per square mile.
0.6%conserved
| Alamo | New Mexico towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 0.6% | 3.9% | 4.3% |
0.6%
conserved · 159 of 24,963 acres
9.1 mi
of trails · 0.2 per sq mi
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Alamo
16pages on Alamo
The big questions
Out and about
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Alamo; the nearest are
New Mexico Institute of Mining and TechnologyUniversity or college · Public · Socorro42.3 mi$9,476 in-state tuitionUniversity of New Mexico-Valencia County CampusCommunity college · Public · Los Lunas50.7 mi$1,878 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Alamo residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across New Mexico.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Alamo for work
Where Alamo’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
0jobs based in Alamo
0%of working residents work in town
68 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Alamo
Census-designate place in Socorro County, New Mexico, United States
Alamo (Navajo: Tʼiistoh) is a census-designated place (CDP) in Socorro County, New Mexico, United States. As of the 2020 census, Alamo had a population of 1,150. It is the largest community on the Alamo Navajo Indian Reservation.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 39 sq mi
- Elevation
- 6,184 ft
Questions about Alamo
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Alamo, NM a good place to live?
Alamo has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.