City profile
Altamont, OR
Klamath County · Population 19,927
Altamont is a town in Klamath County, OR with about 19,927 residents and a typical home value near $249,000. It is 130 miles from Bend, OR, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
mountain_alpine
Winter avg
35°F
Summer avg
68°F
Sunny days / yr
260
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$249,200
Typical monthly housing
$1,532
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
95
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.86%
- State income tax (top)
- 9.9%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- None
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 78/100
Top hazards: Earthquake, Wildfire, Winter weather
Nearest major airport
213 mi to Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 28% Democratic / 70% Republican
Community
Population
19,927
Black population
0.9%
County
Klamath County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: wildfire smoke, earthquakes
Highlights
- About 19,927 residents
- Typical home value about $249,000
- 130 miles from Bend, OR
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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