At a Glance
Median Income
$56,236
$28,379 per capita
Home Value
$222,600
Zillow: $303,302
Median Rent
$998/mo
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
324/100K
4,227/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
302 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Altamont residents earn a median household income of $56,236 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,379. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,382 business establishments, including 195 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Altamont is $222,600 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $303,302. Median rent is $998/month, with 30.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Altamont reports 324 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,227/100K.
Education
19.7% of adults in Altamont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Altamont has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population19,844
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density2,462/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,236
Per Capita$28,379
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$3,627M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A
Home Value$222,600
Rent$998
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$303,302
Housing Units8,212
Rent Burden30.2%
Crime
F
Violent324/100K
Property4,227/100K
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,782/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain11.1 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation4,141 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute15 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed56 Mbps
EV Stations22
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Altamont was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Crater Lake/Klamath Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 195 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.
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