Altamont, IL
Living in Altamont
Bikeability27
Walkability50
Commute81
Public Transit19
Affordability96
Public Safety77
Airports22
Hospitals70
Colleges44
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.3kPopulation+247 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate31%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$46kMedian Household Income+$2.4k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K36%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office24%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked4%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$99kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$491Median Monthly Rent+$131 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home15%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
LP gas1%
Utility gas84%
Crime
Violent Crime in Altamont
United States45
Illinois50
Effingham County17
Property Crime in Altamont
United States48
Illinois43
Effingham County33
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 33 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 43 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 32 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Altamont
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding36
Tornado19
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Altamont, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Altamont, IL
Altamont Lutheran Interparish School
0 miles, NE
Sacred Heart Elementary School
11 miles, NE
St Anthony Grade School
12 miles, NE
St Anthony High School
12 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Altamont, IL
Greenville University
37 miles, W
Eastern Illinois University
42 miles, NE
Millikin University
56 miles, N
Blackburn College
62 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Altamont, IL
St Anthonys Memorial Hospital
12 miles, NE
Fayette County Hospital
20 miles, W
Hshs Good Shepherd Hospital Inc
24 miles, N
Pana Community Hospital
29 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Altamont, IL
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
68 miles, SW
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
72 miles, N
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
74 miles, NW
St Louis Lambert International Airport
90 miles, W