Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Altamont’s median age is 22.5 years, below both Utah’s towns (32.6 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). Only 3 of the 120 Utah towns we compare have a lower January low than Altamont. Altamont has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Altamont beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 102 in 1960, 239 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers and 3 maps from 1939 on.
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 Mar 13, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Altamont.
Most working residents leave Altamont for work: only 3% work in town. Altamont’s average trip to work is 17 minutes, below both the Utah town median (22 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Jobs based in Altamont grew to 203 in 2023, 118 more than in 2013.
| Altamont | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 17 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.5% | 8.4% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.5% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $95,000 | $101,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its public schools are run by the Duchesne District. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altamont SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 357 | B |
NCES · EDFacts
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 89% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Altamont has cold, snowy winters and warm summers, with very little rain. The July high in Altamont is 85°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Altamont beats the Utah average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13. 30% of adults sleep under 7 hours in Altamont. Among 119 Utah towns, just 4 have a higher share of adults who get no exercise outside work than Altamont.
| Altamont | Utah towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 34% | 36% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 71% | 72% | 79% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 17% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 11% | 16% |
| What stands out | Altamont | UT |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 69.3% | 65.6% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 15.9% | 9.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Altamont; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Altamont residents are enrolled in college, against 8 across Utah.
Where Altamont’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in the Duchesne County, Utah, United States
Altamont is a town in Duchesne County, Utah, United States. The population was 239 at the 2020 census, an increase over the 2010 figure of 225.
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Altamont has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.