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Altamont, TN

Altamont, TN.

Population: 1,528 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Altamont, TN is $209,370 — up 7.9% over the past year. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with coldwave, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$209,370

Median home value

+7.9%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$209,370
1-year appreciation
+7.9%
3-year appreciation
+15.8%
5-year appreciation
+35.9%
10-year appreciation
+128.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$209,370
House Price Index (state)
475.9 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
12

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
North Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 72% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
93.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
59.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Russell Cave National Monument (27 mi)
National parks include
Russell Cave National Monument, Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park, Stones River National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Piney Creek Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) (40 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+124 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
14.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.9%
Median annual property tax
$318
Households with broadband internet
56.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,570
Average weekly wage
$746
Top industries (by employment)
Other Services, Administrative Services, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
16

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

AltamontState medianUS median
Median home value$209,370$269,649$289,727
Median annual property tax$318$970$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Altamont, TN?
$209,370.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Altamont, TN?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, strongWind, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Altamont, TN?
Risk to homes is higher than 72% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Altamont, TN?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Altamont, TN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Altamont, TN?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Altamont, TN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Altamont

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