At a Glance
Median Income
$76,198
$33,297 per capita
Home Value
$132,200
Zillow: $167,330
Median Rent
$898/mo
19.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
132/100K
922/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.6%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Altamont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Altamont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Altamont a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Altamont residents earn a median household income of $76,198 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,297. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,237 business establishments, including 125 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Altamont is $132,200 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,330. Median rent is $898/month, with 19.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Altamont reports 132 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 922/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.6% of adults in Altamont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Altamont has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,500
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1,623/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,198
Per Capita$33,297
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$3,084M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
Housing
A+
Home Value$132,200
Rent$898
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$167,330
Housing Units1,018
Rent Burden19.2%
Crime
F
Violent132/100K
Property922/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary176/100K
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,573/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation618 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.6%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Altamont was founded in 1872.
The median home in Altamont was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 125 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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