What is the population of Altamont, Illinois?

Altamont has a population of approximately 2,282 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Altamont, Illinois located?

Altamont is located in Illinois, United States, at approximate coordinates 39.0561°, -88.7469°.

What is the median household income in Altamont?

The median household income in Altamont is approximately $75,510 based on the most recent open data.

Terralocate

Browse / United States / Illinois / Altamont

Altamont

Illinoiscity

Featured view

Altamont

Total population

2,282

Median home value

$129,800

21.7%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$75,510

Altamont$76k

National$74k

Founded

1872

Elevation617 m

Land area1.41 km²

Weather64°F · Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Coordinates39.06°, -88.75°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

Loading additional data from public sources…0 / 11

CensusWikipediaWeatherPlacesPeopleEnvironmentHealth & SchoolsRelatedGeography & CultureLive MonitoringEvents & Gallery

Active weather alerts

Heat Advisory · Moderate
Heat Advisory issued September 17 at 12:16AM CDT until September 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Source: NOAA National Weather Service.

City facts

Founded

1872

Elevation

617 m

Area

1.41 km²

Official website

www.altamontil.net

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Altamont is a city in Effingham County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,216 at the 2020 census. Altamont is part of the Effingham, Illinois Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History & geography

History

On August 8, 1872, Altamont adopted the village form of government, with a mayor and four council members. On April 16, 1901, the voters adopted a city form of government and became the City of Altamont.

Geography

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Altamont has a total area of , all land.

Read full article on Wikipedia

Excerpted from the corresponding Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA).

Demographics & economy

Median age

38.9

Median home value

$129,800

Housing units

937

Poverty rate

15.1%

Unemployment

0.3%

Race & ethnicity

White

91.6%

Black

0.8%

Asian

4.3%

Hispanic

0.4%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

39.0561

Longitude

-88.7469

Water area

0.01 mi²

View on OpenStreetMap

Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Overnight

64°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Monday

73°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Cloudy

Monday Night

57°F

Mostly Cloudy

Tuesday

72°F

Partly Sunny

Tuesday Night

52°F

Partly Cloudy

Wednesday

73°F

Mostly Sunny

Forecast for Altamont, IL from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

30.8%

Diabetes

9.5%

Adult obesity

35%

Binge drinking

20.7%

Adult smoking

15.6%

No leisure activity

22.7%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Altamont Grade School
Elementary · Altamont · 433 students · 13.5:1 ratio
Altamont High School
High · Altamont · 233 students · 11.7:1 ratio
Beecher City Grade School
Elementary · Beecher City · 191 students · 15.9:1 ratio
Beecher City Jr-Sr High School
High · Beecher City · 166 students · 11.1:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).