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1935
First M.E. Church, Altamont, Ill (NBY 428914), 1935
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About Altamont
City in Illinois, United StatesAltamont 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.
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Housing in Altamont
The typical Altamont home is worth about $171,000, up 5.6% in a year, 43% below the Illinois typical home.
Only 4 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Altamont
Safety Grade A-
Altamont reports less crime per resident than 75% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Work & commute in Altamont
Full picture →Most working residents leave Altamont for work: only 15% work in town. The top destinations are Effingham (28%), Springfield (4%) and Mound (3%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
Health in Altamont
Health Grade B−
Healthier than 53% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Illinois
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Altamont
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Altamont
Full climate →Altamont has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 87°, a January night drops to 21°, and about 16 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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