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Altamont, SD
Town in Deuel County, South Dakota.
Population
46
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
37
ZIP codes
0
Altamont and its ZIP codes
Altamont at a glance
- Altamont is about 3.1 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
Local data for Altamont, SD
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Deuel County. PPP loans are for Altamont.
Unemployment rate
1.4%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,879
1,530 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,895
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$42.1M
FY 2026, $9,804 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Altamont, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
489
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 2°F
27.5 inches of rain a year
Cities near Altamont
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Clear LakeCity | 5.1 mi | 3.3 |
| GoodwinTown | 8.2 mi | 0.5 |
| KranzburgTown | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| GaryCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| BrandtTown | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| RevilloTown | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| La BoltTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| StrandburgTown | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Claremont ColonyCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| AlbeeTown | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| Poinsett ColonyCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| WaverlyCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| Marietta, MNCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| TorontoTown | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| CastlewoodCity | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| StockholmTown | 19 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Altamont, SD in?
- Altamont is in Deuel County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Altamont, SD?
- About 46 people live in Altamont, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Altamont?
- Nearby places include Clear Lake (5.1 mi), Goodwin (8.2 mi), Kranzburg (12 mi), Gary (12 mi), Brandt (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023