Altamont, Illinois
Altamont is a city of 2,282 people in Effingham County, Illinois, founded in 1872.
Why visit Altamont
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 4 parks and trails, 4 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Dr. Charles M. Wright House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Altamont
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Altamont
Altamont is a city in Effingham County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,216 at the 2020 census. Altamont is part of the Effingham, Illinois Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Altamont, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks1
Dr. Charles M. Wright House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes4
History
On August 8, 1872, Altamont adopted the village form of government, with a mayor and four council members. On April 16, 1901, the voters adopted a city form of government and became the City of Altamont.
From the History section of Altamont, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship7
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Map of Altamont
25 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 20°F | 2.9 in | 5.3 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 23°F | 2.4 in | 4.6 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 32°F | 3.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 42°F | 4.8 in | 0.2 in |
| May | 76°F | 54°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 63°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 66°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 64°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 56°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 44°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 34°F | 3.7 in | 0.6 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 25°F | 2.8 in | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Effingham 3Sw (8 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Effingham County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for tornados.
- 2021-12-13: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2002-05-21: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding (Tornado)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Vandalia Municipal Airport (VLA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 23 miles away.
- St. Elmo 6 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Beecher City 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Mason 10 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Effingham 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Mattoon 36 mi northeast, about 57 min by car
- Charleston 42 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Centralia 42 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Taylorville 46 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Mount Vernon 52 mi south, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Highland 54 mi west, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Dr. Charles M. Wright House, Nyttend, Public domain
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