Altamont, SD

Full City Profile · South Dakota · Deuel County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
34 Population 27/sq mi density
$263,900 Home Value $450,491 Zillow
42°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Altamont, SD

At a Glance

Home Value
$263,900
6% below
Zillow: $450,491
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
73% below
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
14.3%
297% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
13% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°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)

Home Value
94%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
397%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Altamont a Good Place to Live?

D
1.7 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Altamont is $263,900 , 6% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $450,491. The cost of living index is 88.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Education

9.1% of adults in Altamont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Altamont has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population34
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density27/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$29,400
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$553M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023

Housing

Home Value$263,900
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$450,491
Housing Units27
Rent Burden21.4%

Health

Obesity36.2%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,408/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain27.5 in/yr
Elevation1,842 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute15 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Altamont was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.381 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
38.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.