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Altamont, TN

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Population
1,203
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,855 ft
Median Home Value
$91,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$850/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$41,373
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Altamont

Perched high on the Cumberland Plateau, Altamont serves as the quiet heart of Grundy County. As the county seat, it offers a laid-back, small-town atmosphere where everyday life centers around the courthouse square. Living here means trading city noise for open skies, cool mountain breezes, and a slower pace, with convenient roads connecting you to nearby hubs like McMinnville and Monteagle for shopping, dining, and daily errands.

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Outdoor lovers will appreciate having Savage Gulf State Park right in their backyard. Scenic spots like Greeter Falls and the Blue Hole swimming area are only a short drive from town, giving residents quick access to some of the finest hiking trails, overlooks, and waterfalls in Tennessee. It is a peaceful, close-knit mountain community that makes a great fit for anyone looking for quiet country living surrounded by nature.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0rating

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