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Altamont, Illinois Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Altamont, Illinois is 2,266, with 49.1% male and 50.9% female. Altamont’s population has remained relatively stable, reflecting its status as a small, rural town in southern Illinois.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1871
  • County: Effingham
  • Land area: 1.7 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 1,333 people per square mile
  • Area code: 618
  • Zip code: 62411

Geography and Location

Altamont, Illinois is located in Effingham County, in the southern part of the state, along Interstate 70, about 10 miles west of Effingham. The town is surrounded by farmland, with agriculture being a key part of the local economy. Altamont offers a small-town atmosphere with a strong sense of community, and its location near major highways makes it a convenient stop for travelers. The town is known for the Effingham County Fair and the Altamont Living Museum, which showcases its rich history.

Demographics

Median resident age: 39.5 years
Median household income: $33,186
Median house value: $64,100

Population by Race

Races in Altamont:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.0%)
  • Two or more races (0.5%)

Ancestries: German (33.8%), United States (13.0%), Irish (11.6%), English (7.8%), French (2.5%), Dutch (2.0%).

Land area: 1.3 square miles

Map of Altamont, IL

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Altamont

  • High school or higher: 77.0%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 12.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.8%
  • Unemployed: 4.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 17.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Altamont city

  • Never married: 20.3%
  • Now married: 57.4%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 10.5%
  • Divorced: 10.0%

0.4% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -52 (-2.2%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Altamont:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Altamont:

  • COLES COUNTY MEMORIAL (about 44 miles; MATTOON/CHARLESTON, IL; Abbreviation: MTO)
  • MOUNT VERNON (about 52 miles; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Abbreviation: MVN)
  • DECATUR (about 54 miles; DECATUR, IL; Abbreviation: DEC)

Other public-use airports nearest to Altamont:

  • EFFINGHAM COUNTY MEMORIAL (about 15 miles; EFFINGHAM, IL; Abbreviation: 1H2)
  • PERCIVAL SPRINGS (about 16 miles; WATSON, IL; Abbreviation: 2T2)
  • SHELBY COUNTY (about 25 miles; SHELBYVILLE, IL; Abbreviation: 2H0)

Amtrak station near Altamont:

  • 15 miles: EFFINGHAM (S. BANKERS ST.). Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Altamont:

  • LAKE LAND COLLEGE (about 39 miles; MATTOON, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,666)
  • EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (about 50 miles; CHARLESTON, IL; Full-time enrollment: 9,582)
  • MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY (about 57 miles; DECATUR, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,274)
  • LINCOLN LAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 76 miles; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,756)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT SPRINGFIELD (about 76 miles; Springfield, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,357)
  • PARKLAND COLLEGE (about 80 miles; CHAMPAIGN, IL; Full-time enrollment: 5,186)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN (about 81 miles; Champaign, IL; Full-time enrollment: 36,284)

Schools

Public high school in Altamont:

  • ALTAMONT HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 307; Location: 7 S EWING ST; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Altamont:

  • ALTAMONT GRADE SCHOOL (Students: 523; Location: 407 S EDWARDS ST; Grades: PK – 08)

Private primary/middle school in Altamont:

  • ALTAMONT LUTHERAN INTERPARISH (Students: 177; Location: 7 S EDWARDS; Grades: KG – 8)

Libraries

Library in Altamont:

  • ALTAMONT P.L. (Operating income: $28,230; Location: 121 W. WASHINGTON; 19,243 books; 297 audio materials; 735 video materials; 50 serial subscriptions)

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