At a Glance
Median Income
$88,750
$19,507 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
Zillow: $326,888
Bachelor's Degree+
22.9%
82.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
12.1% smoking rate
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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Altamont residents earn a median household income of $88,750 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,507. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 854 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Altamont is $200,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $326,888. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
22.9% of adults in Altamont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
82.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Altamont has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Data Overview
People
Population390
Median Age22.8 yrs
Density1,857/mi²
Male / Female42% / 59%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans1.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$88,750
Per Capita$19,507
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$1,858M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,113
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent
Ownership94.6%
Zillow$326,888
Housing Units111
Rent Burden23.0%
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,499/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain9.4 in/yr
AQI47 (Good)
Elevation6,391 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.9%
High School+82.9%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 11%
Commute18 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Altamont was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Vernal Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.414 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.