Altamont, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Klamath County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
19,844 Population 2,462/sq mi density
$56,236 Median Income $28,379 per capita
$222,600 Home Value $303,302 Zillow
$998 Median Rent 30.2% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$56,236 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$222,600 home value, $998/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Altamont, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,236
25% below
$28,379 per capita
Home Value
$222,600
21% below
Zillow: $303,302
Median Rent
$998/mo
14% below
30.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
42% below
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
117% above
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

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)

Income
75%
Home Value
79%
Rent
86%
Poverty
100%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
217%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Altamont a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 $56,236 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,379. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 11.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Data Overview

People

Population19,844
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density2,462/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

C+
Median Income$56,236
Per Capita$28,379
Unemployment7.8%
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%

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death11,782/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain11.1 in/yr
AQI33 (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.
There are 195 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.