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Living in
Altamont.
Altamont is an unincorporated community in Klamath County, OR. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Altamont
This is a working community of about 20,000 people perched at over 4,100 feet in the high desert of southern Oregon, where you're technically in an unincorporated area but get a Klamath Falls mailing address—a detail that matters more for where you send mail than how you actually experience daily life. The median household income sits around $59,000, and you can rent a place for roughly $1,000 a month or buy a home in the $250,000 range, which means housing here is genuinely affordable compared to much of the Pacific Northwest. The community skews toward families and older residents, with about 31% of households having kids and a median age near 39, which shapes the local culture around schools and stability rather than nightlife or trendy scenes.
Altamont at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.9%
Foreign-Born
5.0%
Broadband Internet
87.6%
of households
Population Growth
+2.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Altamont: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Altamont, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (74.6%), and 8.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.0%
of residents
65 and Older
21.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.8%
of households
Married Couples
43.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.47
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 33% below OR average
Rent, home values, and income in Altamont
In Altamont, rent runs 33% below the OR average, and home values are 48% below the OR average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
32.2%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,679
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
70.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1972
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.2%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 2 pts above OR average
Unemployment in Altamont
Unemployment in Klamath County, which includes Altamont, is 2 percentage points higher than the OR average.
Unemployment rate
Altamont: Klamath County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Klamath County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Altamont Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute14.8 min avg
How Altamont residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Altamont, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 91% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 59 mi
Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR)
Small hub536k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 34% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Klamath County Sheriff's Office, which covers Altamont, runs 34% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
218.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
473.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Klamath County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersWildfire most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
77.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Klamath County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Klamath County, which includes Altamont, the most common type is wildfire, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Winter Storm | $20,000 |
| 2024 | 28 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2023 | 25 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2022 | 19 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2021 | 19 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2020 | 17 | Wildfire | None reported |
| 2019 | 16 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 18 | High Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Klamath County, county-wide
Air Quality38 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Klamath County, which includes Altamont, is typically good — 235 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
38
Good Days
235
per year
Moderate Days
127
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Klamath County, county-wide
Climate82°F summers, 22°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Altamont has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 22°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/31°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/45°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/32°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
43°/22°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
17.3"
Annual Snowfall
52.2"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
184
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
88
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 22°F | 1.51" |
| Feb | 46°F | 24°F | 1.12" |
| Mar | 52°F | 27°F | 1.03" |
| Apr | 58°F | 29°F | 1.06" |
| May | 67°F | 36°F | 1.04" |
| Jun | 76°F | 41°F | 0.66" |
| Jul | 86°F | 48°F | 0.22" |
| Aug | 85°F | 47°F | 0.28" |
| Sep | 78°F | 39°F | 0.30" |
| Oct | 64°F | 31°F | 0.74" |
| Nov | 49°F | 25°F | 1.38" |
| Dec | 40°F | 21°F | 1.80" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Altamont
Uninsured
7.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Altamont's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Sky Lakes Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.1 mi away · Klamath Falls
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Altamont
Altamont's student/teacher ratio is 17.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 22.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
22.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Altamont (within 15 miles)
Oregon Institute of Technology
4.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 2,892 students · in-state tuition $13,760 · 54% graduate · median earnings $78,398 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Tule Lake National Monument, 29 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Altamont
Altamont has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Tule Lake National Monument (29 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Tule Lake National Monument
National Monument
29 mi awayLava Beds National Monument
National Monument
33 mi awayCrater Lake National Park
National Park
55 mi awayOregon Caves National Monument & Preserve
National Monument & Preserve
86 mi awayPublic Libraries in Altamont
Senior Center Branch
2045 Arthur Street, Klamath Falls
South Suburban Branch Library
3625 Summers Lane, Klamath Falls
Cities Near Altamont
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Altamont?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Altamont FAQ
Is Altamont, Oregon affordable?⌄
Altamont's median rent is $1,015/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $58,629/year. Median home value is $249,200.
Is Altamont, Oregon safe?⌄
Altamont is policed by the Klamath County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 219 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 473 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Altamont, Oregon?⌄
Klamath County, which includes Altamont, has an unemployment rate of 7.2%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Altamont, Oregon?⌄
The cost of living in Altamont is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,015/month and median household income is $58,629/year. The median home value is $249,200. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Altamont, Oregon?⌄
The average commute in Altamont is 15 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from