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Altamont, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Grundy County County
Altamont, TN
At a Glance
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)
Is Altamont a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Altamont residents earn a median household income of $40,221 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,662. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 246 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Altamont is $85,900 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,545. Median rent is $818/month, with 32.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Altamont reports 828 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 118% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,172/100K.
Education
12.5% of adults in Altamont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 73.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Altamont has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.