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Altamont, OR

Census-designated place in Klamath County, Oregon.

Population

19,927

Land area

8.1sq mi

People per sq mi

2,472

ZIP codes

0

Altamont and its ZIP codes

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Altamont at a glance

  • Altamont is about 56 times as dense as Oregon as a whole.
  • It is the 34th most populous of 420 cities and towns in Oregon.
  • Households here earn a median of $58,629 a year, 29% less than the Oregon figure of $83,011.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $249,200 (48% below Oregon) and median rent is $1,015 a month.

Local data for Altamont, OR

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Altamont, OR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$58,629

Poverty rate

16.9%

Median home value

$249,200

Median rent

$1,015/mo

Homeownership

70.5%

Bachelor's or higher

22.0%

Median age

38.0

Average commute

14.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,888), Mexican Americans (2,792), Irish Americans (1,645).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

6.8%

Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$54,944

23,884 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$54,476

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$623M

FY 2026, $8,981 per person

Klamath County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone79.5%
  • Carpooled8.6%
  • Public transit0.5%
  • Walked0.5%
  • Bicycle0.8%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
  • Worked from home8.5%

Average one-way commute: 14.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Altamont, OR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

829

Countywide, mostly heavy snow

Flood insurance policies

51

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

86° / 22°F

11.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Altamont, OR, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.5%

U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts

Diabetes

13.4%

U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts

Smoking

15.1%

U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.6%

U.S. 11.1% -0.5 pts

Cities near Altamont

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Klamath FallsCity2.7 mi20.1
Falcon HeightsCensus-designated place4.9 mi0.4
Running Y RanchCensus-designated place8.9 mi4.7
KenoCensus-designated place11 mi9.3
MerrillCity14 mi0.5
BonanzaTown16 mi0.8
Dorris, CACity19 mi0.7
MalinCity21 mi0.5
Sprague RiverCensus-designated place21 mi0.5
Tulelake, CACity21 mi0.4
Oregon ShoresCensus-designated place25 mi1.1
Rocky PointCensus-designated place26 mi1.8
ChiloquinCity27 mi0.8
Newell, CACensus-designated place28 mi2.4
BeattyCensus-designated place29 mi1
Macdoel, CACensus-designated place29 mi0.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Altamont, OR in?
Altamont is in Klamath County, Oregon.
What is the population of Altamont, OR?
About 19,927 people live in Altamont, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Altamont?
Nearby places include Klamath Falls (2.7 mi), Falcon Heights (4.9 mi), Running Y Ranch (8.9 mi), Keno (11 mi), Merrill (14 mi).

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