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Altamont, IL

City in Effingham County, Illinois.

Population

2,282

Land area

1.5sq mi

People per sq mi

1,485

ZIP codes

0

Altamont and its ZIP codes

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Altamont at a glance

  • Altamont is about 6.5 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
  • The median household income is $75,510, 9% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $129,800 (51% below Illinois) and median rent is $791 a month.

Local data for Altamont, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Altamont, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$75,510

Poverty rate

15.1%

Median home value

$129,800

Median rent

$791/mo

Homeownership

77.8%

Bachelor's or higher

21.7%

Median age

38.9

Average commute

22.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (911), Irish Americans (106), Indian Americans (99).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Effingham County. PPP loans are for Altamont.

Details

Unemployment rate

2.9%

Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$55,283

23,401 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$72,180

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$231M

FY 2026, $6,667 per person

Effingham County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Altamont, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone78.2%
  • Carpooled12.3%
  • Public transit0.5%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle2.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
  • Worked from home6.3%

Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Altamont, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

423

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

11

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 20°F

44.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Altamont, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

34.6%

U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts

Diabetes

11.7%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

14.9%

U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.5%

U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts

Cities near Altamont

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
St. ElmoCity5.8 mi1.5
Beecher CityVillage9.3 mi0.9
MasonTown9.7 mi1.3
WatsonVillage9.8 mi1.1
ShumwayVillage10 mi0.3
EdgewoodVillage10 mi1
EffinghamCity11 mi10.8
BrownstownVillage12 mi0.8
La CledeCensus-designated place12 mi0.3
St. PeterVillage14 mi0.5
CowdenVillage15 mi0.4
TeutopolisVillage15 mi2
StewardsonVillage16 mi0.6
IolaVillage17 mi1
FarinaVillage17 mi1.5
HerrickVillage17 mi0.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Altamont, IL in?
Altamont is in Effingham County, Illinois.
What is the population of Altamont, IL?
About 2,282 people live in Altamont, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Altamont?
Nearby places include St. Elmo (5.8 mi), Beecher City (9.3 mi), Mason (9.7 mi), Watson (9.8 mi), Shumway (10 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023