Illinois
Altamont is a small town in Illinois with a population of 2,500. Residents earn $76,198 per year, which is 1% above the national average.
Based on current data, Altamont receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Altamont offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Altamont is $76,198, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. 10.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Altamont is $132,200, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $898 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Altamont is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 130 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,521 per 100,000, 22% below the national average.
18.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Altamont experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches, including 14.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,198 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,297 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,020 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,897 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.2% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,237 |
| County GDP | $3,084M |
| Restaurants | 125 |
| Healthcare | 159 |
| Retail | 195 |
| Manufacturing | 62 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,557 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.96% |
| Commute Time | 25.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |
| Census Median | $132,200 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $167,330 |
| Median List Price | $179,000 |
| Median List Price | $179,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $152 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.1% |
| Price Drops | 27.3% |
| Inventory | 11 |
| Census Median Rent | $898 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,557 |
| 87% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.96% |
| Obesity | 35.0% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.8% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% |
| Depression | 24.8% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,573/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 58.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 159 |
| Total Violent | 130.4/100K |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 130.4/100K |
| Total Property | 1,521.1/100K |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 434.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,086.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.4°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.0 inches |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 14.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 618 ft (188 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,623/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0561°N, 88.7469°W |
| County FIPS | 17049 |
Winner: Republican by 60.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.6% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,623/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 159 |
| Restaurants | 125 |
| Retail Stores | 195 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 25.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.0% |