Altamont, Utah

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Population in 2022: 245 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +37.6%
Males: 103  (42.4%)
Females: 142  (57.6%)
Median resident age:

24.0 years
Utah median age:

32.1 years

Zip code: 84001

Estimated median household income in 2022: $93,704 (it was $28,750 in 2000)
Altamont:

$93,704
UT:

$89,168

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $21,172 (it was $10,814 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $245,531 (it was $89,400 in 2000)
Altamont:

$245,531
UT:

$499,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $204,317; detached houses: $257,375; mobile homes: $72,593
March 2022 cost of living index in Altamont: 81.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 4.6%
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  • Races in Altamont, UT (2022)
    • 42094.2%White alone
    • 102.2%Black alone
    • 92.0%Hispanic



According to our research of Utah and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Altamont, Utah as of May 16, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Altamont is 115 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (91.4%), American (4.6%), Danish (3.4%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 6375 feet

Land area: 0.16 square miles.

Population density: 1,519 people per square mile   (low).

Altamont, Utah map

2 residents are foreign born

This town:

0.4%
Utah:

8.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,788 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,082 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Provo, UT (72.9 miles , pop. 105,166).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Northeast Jefferson, CO (277.5 miles , pop. 450,166).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (482.7 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities:

Bluebell, UT (1.9 miles ),
Neola, UT (3.8 miles ),
Duchesne, UT (3.8 miles ),
Roosevelt, UT (4.0 miles ),
Myton, UT (4.0 miles ),
Ballard, UT (4.2 miles ),
North Duchesne, UT (4.2 miles),
Independence, UT (4.5 miles)

Latitude: 40.36 N, Longitude: 110.29 W

Area code: 435

Distribution of median household income in Altamont, UT in 2022
Distribution of house value in Altamont, UT in 2022

Altamont satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Utah:

2.5%
Population change in the 1990s: +11 (+6.6%).
Most common industries in Altamont, UT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (29.2%)
  • Construction (15.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (7.7%)
  • Truck transportation (7.7%)
  • Public administration (6.2%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (6.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.2%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (26.3%)
  • Truck transportation (13.2%)
  • Educational services (13.2%)
  • Public administration (10.5%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (10.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.5%)
  • Food (5.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (51.9%)
  • Food & beverage stores (18.5%)
  • Health care (11.1%)
  • Personal & laundry services (11.1%)
  • Private households (7.4%)
Most common occupations in Altamont, UT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.7%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Cashiers (6.2%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (15.8%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (10.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (10.5%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (7.9%)
  • Construction laborers (7.9%)
  • Electricians (7.9%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (7.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (18.5%)
  • Cashiers (14.8%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (11.1%)
  • Personal appearance workers (11.1%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (11.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11.1%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (11.1%)

Average climate in Altamont, Utah

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Altamont, Utah average temperatures Altamont, Utah average precipitation Altamont, Utah humidity Altamont, Utah wind speed Altamont, Utah snowfall Altamont, Utah sunshine Altamont, Utah clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 91.8. This is worse than average.

City:

91.8
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 6.47. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 11.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.47
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 41.4. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 11.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

41.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 19.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

19.7
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 8.89. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.89
U.S.:

8.11

Earthquake activity:

Altamont-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Utah state average. It is 1786% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/18/1959 at 06:37:13, a magnitude 7.7 (7.7 UK, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 291.5 miles away from the city center, causing $26,000,000 total damage
On 10/28/1983 at 14:06:06, a magnitude 7.3 (6.2 MB, 7.3 MS, 7.0 MW) earthquake occurred 313.8 miles away from Altamont center, causing 2 deaths (2 shaking deaths) and 3 injuries, causing $15,000,000 total damage
On 10/3/1915 at 06:52:48, a magnitude 7.6 (7.6 UK) earthquake occurred 379.8 miles away from the city center
On 3/28/1975 at 02:31:05, a magnitude 6.2 (6.1 MB, 6.0 MS, 6.2 ML, Class: Strong, Intensity: VII - IX) earthquake occurred 161.3 miles away from the city center
On 3/18/2020 at 13:09:31, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 7.4 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 97.9 miles away from Altamont center
On 12/21/1932 at 06:10:09, a magnitude 7.2 (7.2 UK) earthquake occurred 435.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Duchesne County (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 2, Drought: 1, Fire: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Altamont topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Altamont:

  • UINTAH BASIN REHABILITATION AND SENIOR VILLA (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; ROOSEVELT, UT)
  • UINTAH BASIN MED CTR DIALYSIS - ROOSEVELT (Dialysis Facility, about 16 miles away; ROOSEVELT, UT)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Altamont:

  • Brigham Young University-Provo (about 73 miles; Provo, UT; Full-time enrollment: 33,525)
  • Utah Valley University (about 76 miles; Orem, UT; FT enrollment: 24,403)
  • Western Governors University (about 87 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 31,481)
  • Westminster College (about 87 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 2,870)
  • University of Utah (about 87 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 28,454)
  • Stevens-Henager College-Murray (about 88 miles; Murray, UT; FT enrollment: 6,395)
  • Latter-day Saints Business College (about 90 miles; Salt Lake City, UT; FT enrollment: 2,059)

Public high school in Altamont:

  • ALTAMONT HIGH (Location: 200 W MAIN, Grades: 7-12)

Public elementary/middle school in Altamont:

  • ALTAMONT SCHOOL (Location: 190 W MAIN, Grades: KG-6)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Altamont Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Altamont: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Hotels: Altamont Motel (15595 West 4000 North), Rock Creek Ranch Corporation (Rock Creek).

Duchesne County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.7 people
Utah:

3.1 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

72.3%
Whole state:

75.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

4.8%
Whole state:

4.6%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Altamont:

Marital status in Altamont, UT
  • Never married: 27.9%
  • Now married: 63.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.5%
  • Divorced: 4.3%

For population 25 years and over in Altamont:

  • High school or higher: 83.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.1%
  • Unemployed: 1.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.6
Utah average:

10.9

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Altamont
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Altamont, UT (based on Duchesne County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Other13,67734
Evangelical Protestant5656
Catholic2681
Mainline Protestant181
None4,079-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
Duchesne County:

2.47 / 10,000 pop.
Utah:

1.37 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Duchesne County:

8.03 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.82 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
Here:

5.56 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.09 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.2%
Utah:

6.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Duchesne County:

25.9%
Utah:

23.6%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

52.0%
State:

48.9%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Altamont:

50.8%
Utah:

47.0%

Average BMI:
Here:

29.1
Utah:

28.4

People feeling badly about themselves:
Altamont:

20.3%
Utah:

21.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Altamont:

11.3%
Utah:

10.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Altamont:

6.9
Utah:

6.8

Overweight people:
Here:

43.3%
State:

31.9%

General health condition:
Here:

57.4%
Utah:

57.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Altamont:

79.9%
Utah:

80.1%

More about Health and Nutrition of Altamont, UT Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Sewerage 1$3,171$38,0520$0
Firefighters 0$0 1$102
Other Government Administration 0$0 9$4,903
Financial Administration 0$0 1$757
Totals for Government 1$3,171$38,05211$5,762

Altamont government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - General - Other: $21,000 ($85.71)
    Natural Resources - Other: $13,000 ($53.06)
  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $177,000 ($722.45)
    Solid Waste Management: $22,000 ($89.80)
    Natural Resources - Other: $6,000 ($24.49)
    Sewerage: $3,000 ($12.24)
    Regular Highways: $2,000 ($8.16)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $8,000 ($32.65)

Altamont government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $4,000 ($16.33)
    Rents: $1,000 ($4.08)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($4.08)
    Interest Earnings: $0 ($0.00)
  • Revenue - Transit Utilities: $1,000 ($4.08)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $43,000 ($175.51)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $87,000 ($355.10)
    Property: $19,000 ($77.55)
    Other License: $3,000 ($12.24)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $1,000 ($4.08)

Businesses in Altamont, UT

  • True Value: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Altamont:

  • KNEU (1250 AM; 5 kW; ROOSEVELT, UT; Owner: COUNTRY GOLD BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KALL (700 AM; 50 kW; NORTH SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KIQN (1010 AM; 50 kW; TOOELE, UT)
  • KSL (1160 AM; 50 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • KOAL (750 AM; 10 kW; PRICE, UT; Owner: EASTERN UTAH BROADCASTING CO.)
  • KVEL (920 AM; 5 kW; VERNAL, UT; Owner: ASHLEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KSLL (1080 AM; daytime; 10 kW; PRICE, UT; Owner: AGAINST THE WIND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KTKK (630 AM; 10 kW; SANDY, UT; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KBEE (860 AM; 10 kW; SALT LAKE CITY, UT; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KMTI (650 AM; 10 kW; MANTI, UT; Owner: SANPETE COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KKDS (1060 AM; 10 kW; SOUTH SALT LAKE, UT; Owner: HOLIDAY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KJOL (620 AM; 10 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: UNITED MINISTRIES)

Strongest FM radio stations in Altamont:

  • KXRQ (94.3 FM; ROOSEVELT, UT; Owner: UINTA BROADCASTING, L.C.)
  • KIFX (98.5 FM; ROOSEVELT, UT; Owner: EVANS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KLCY-FM (105.9 FM; VERNAL, UT; Owner: ASHLEY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KWKD (102.3 FM; RANDOLPH, UT; Owner: MILLCREEK BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • K208AQ (89.5 FM; PRICE, UT; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH)
  • KCUA (92.5 FM; COALVILLE, UT; Owner: COMMUNITY WIRELESS OF PARK CITY, INC)
  • KBZN-FM1 (97.9 FM; PARK CITY, UT; Owner: CAPITOL BROADCASTING INC.)
  • K201AE (88.1 FM; COALVILLE, ETC., UT; Owner: COMMUNITY WIRELESS OF PARK CITY, INC)
  • KZHT-FM1 (94.9 FM; PARK CITY, UT; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • K261CL (100.1 FM; ROOSEVELT, UT; Owner: UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY)

TV broadcast stations around Altamont:

  • K25EE (Channel 25; MOUNTAIN VIEW, ETC., UT; Owner: DAGGETT COUNTY TELEVISION DEPT.)
  • K06DY (Channel 6; ROOSEVELT, ETC., UT; Owner: UINTAH COUNTY)
  • K19CZ (Channel 19; ROOSEVELT, UT; Owner: LARRY H. MILLER COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • K53BB (Channel 53; ROOSEVELT, UT; Owner: DUCHESNE COUNTY)
  • K55DG (Channel 55; ROOSEVELT, UT; Owner: DUCHESNE COUNTY)
  • K08CS (Channel 8; ROOSEVELT, ETC., UT; Owner: UINTAH COUNTY)
  • K10DD (Channel 10; ROOSEVELT, ETC., UT; Owner: UINTAH COUNTY)
  • K12FG (Channel 12; ROOSEVELT, ETC., UT; Owner: UINTAH COUNTY)

Altamont fatal accident list:

Aug 7, 2021 09:08 PM, Rocky Flat Rd, Lat: 40.508594, Lon: -110.276217, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Feb 7, 2020 10:40 PM, 13000 W, Lat: 40.247772, Lon: -110.237156, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Dec 20, 1981 02:30 AM, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 6Number of bridges
  • 26ft / 7.7mTotal length
  • 4,263Total average daily traffic
  • 1,425Total average daily truck traffic
  • 5,316Total future (year 2040) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Altamont)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

24 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Altamont)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150F (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 8889G, N8889G, N-8889G, Serial Number: 15062989, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 02/26/1966, Certificate Issue Date: 10/29/2019
    Registrant (Corporation): Jessen Welding Inc, Po Box 377, Altamont, UT 84001

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Altamont, UT
  • 60.2%Utility gas
  • 32.3%Electricity
  • 5.4%Wood
  • 2.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Altamont, UT
  • 100.0%Electricity


Altamont compared to Utah state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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