Altamont, UT

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
390 332.4M (US)
Median Age
22.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$88,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$200,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$503 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$859 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Duchesne County
3
Utah
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Duchesne County
4
Utah
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 19
Feb 0 5 25
Mar 1 2 38
Apr 1 1 47
May 1 0 56
Jun 1 0 65
Jul 1 0 72
Aug 1 0 70
Sep 1 0 59
Oct 1 0 48
Nov 1 2 34
Dec 1 8 21

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 8% of residents leaning left and 87% leaning right.

Liberal (8%) (87%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 83%
Hillary Clinton 5%
Other 12%

Schools

Altamont High
<1 miles, NW 2.8 star
Altamont School
<1 miles, N 3.7 star
Cedar Ridge Academy
12 miles, E 5 star
Neola School
14 miles, E 2.8 star

Colleges

Uintah Basin Technical College
17 miles, SE 1.4 star
Paul Mitchell the School-Provo
72 miles, W 1 star
Brigham Young University-Provo
72 miles, W 3.2 star

Hospitals

Uintah Basin Medical Center
16 miles, SE 3.2 star
Ashley Regional Medical Center
40 miles, E 4.1 star
Castleview Hospital
60 miles, SW 3.2 star
Heber Valley Hospital
60 miles, NW 4.1 star

Airports

Vernal Regional Airport
41 miles, E 1 star
Provo Municipal Airport
76 miles, W 1 star
Salt Lake City International Airport
94 miles, NW 4.1 star
Southwest Wyoming Regional Airport
106 miles, NE 1 star