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Population
36
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,851 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$252,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Altamont

Altamont is a tiny rural community set in the rolling hills of Deuel County, just a couple of miles north of Clear Lake. It is a quiet pocket of country homes surrounded by wide-open farmland and big prairie skies. Because there are no local shops or businesses in town, residents make the quick drive into Clear Lake for groceries, schools, and everyday errands. For anyone looking for a peaceful, slow-paced setting, Altamont provides simple country living within easy reach of nearby amenities.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0ratingRural FitA+100.0rating

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