AltamontSD
A town of 36, settled in 1879.
Is Altamont a good place to live?
No town among the 36 in South Dakota we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Altamont. Altamont has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
36 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Altamont: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Altamont, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Altamont.
A typical July afternoon in Altamont is cooler than in the typical South Dakota or U.S. town
Altamont’s July high is 81°F, against 85°F in South Dakota’s towns and 85°F across U.S. towns. Altamont has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Low risk in Altamont, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 64% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
How healthy Altamont is
Altamont beats the South Dakota average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 29% of Altamont adults sleep under 7 hours, where South Dakota’s towns sit at 30% and U.S. towns at 36%. 15% of Altamont adults report frequent mental distress.
| Altamont | South Dakota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 15% | 17% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 10% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 31% | 35% |
| What stands out | Altamont | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.6% | 75.9% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87% | 84.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.3% | 6.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Altamont
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Altamont; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Altamont residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across South Dakota.
About Altamont
Town in South Dakota, United States
Altamont is a town in Deuel County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 32 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,850 ft
- Area code
- 605
Questions about Altamont
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Altamont, SD a good place to live?
Altamont has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.