Altamont 54 Below average
Altamont Livability #315 ranked city in South Dakota#23,729 ranked city in the USARanks better than 19% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Altamont

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

  • Crime

    This area is reporting high crime rates per 100,000 people and could signify that it is a dangerous place to live. Crime rates include both violent and property crimes.

  • Employment

    A low score in the employment category could indicate that this area struggles with high unemployment rates and low household income and income per capita levels.

  • Housing

    With a lower than average score in the housing category, this area could struggle with housing affordability, poor appreciation rates and home values well below the national average.

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      Altamont transportation information

      Statistic Altamont South Dakota National
      Average one way commute26min17min26min
      Workers who drive to work100.0%79.6%76.4%
      Workers who carpool0.0%9.1%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%0.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%3.8%2.8%
      Working from home0.0%5.5%4.6%
      Source: The Altamont, SD data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).