Effingham County, Illinois
Altamont Real Estate and Local Guide
A small city in Effingham County named for the elevated ground, or mound, that rises to its northwest, with a city form of government adopted in 1901. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Altamont best.
About the area
Living in Altamont, IL
Home to the Effingham County Fairgrounds, host of the Effingham County Fair every first week of August since 1945.
The housing market
Homes in Altamont
- About 78% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 79% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $132,200.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Altamont home
Effingham County Fairgrounds
Home of the Effingham County Fair, held annually in the first week of August since 1945
Dr. Charles Wright House
Historic home listed on the National Register of Historic Places at Main and Jackson Avenue
Gilbert Park
Largest city park with four ball diamonds, an indoor batting cage, a soccer field, and a nine-hole disc golf course
W.C. Klitzing Memorial Heritage Park
Park known locally as The Train Park with play equipment, a skate area, and a basketball court
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.