How many renters in Altamont, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.6% (±20.4 points) of renting households in Altamont, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.6% (±20.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.5% (±20.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.0% (±19.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Altamont
| Share of income spent on rent | Altamont | Effingham County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 25.1% (±19.2 points) | 27.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.1% (±15.0 points) | 16.6% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 2.1% (±3.9 points) | 11.5% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.0% (±6.7 points) | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.1% (±3.4 points) | 6.4% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.5% (±20.1 points) | 27.1% | 39.0% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Altamont against Effingham County, its state and the nation
| Altamont | Effingham County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.6% (±20.4 points) | 33.5% (±5.9 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.5% (±20.1 points) | 27.1% (±5.1 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.0% (±19.2 points) | 22.7% (±2.9 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $41,458 (±$22,111) | $43,823 (±$6,852) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $791 (±$170) | $733 (±$29) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Altamont, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Effingham County (33.5%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Effingham County, Altamont ranks 7 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 848 of 2,503.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Altamont
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altamont | — | 48.6% (±20.4 points) | — |
| Mound Township (Effingham County) | 0.8 mi | 42.5% (±19.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Moccasin Township | 5.1 mi | 50.0% (±104.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Elmo | 6.1 mi | 47.8% (±48.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Avena Township | 6.3 mi | 30.1% (±31.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Summit Township | 7.9 mi | 0.0% (±56.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Loudon Township | 9.1 mi | 0.0% (±80.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wheatland Township (Fayette County) | 9.1 mi | 100.0% (±72.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mason Township | 9.1 mi | 67.6% (±57.3 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Effingham County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucas Township | 100.0% (±120.3 points) |
| 2 | Edgewood | 80.0% (±86.7 points) |
| 3 | Mason Township | 67.6% (±57.3 points) |
| 4 | Mason | 59.1% (±75.9 points) |
| 5 | Moccasin Township | 50.0% (±104.7 points) |
| 6 | Beecher City | 49.4% (±22.9 points) |
| 7 | Altamont | 48.6% (±20.4 points) |
| 8 | Shumway | 48.1% (±79.9 points) |
| 9 | Dieterich | 47.0% (±32.8 points) |
| 10 | Banner Township (Effingham County) | 46.3% (±61.5 points) |
| 11 | Mound Township (Effingham County) | 42.5% (±19.3 points) |
| 12 | Bishop Township | 40.8% (±31.1 points) |
| 13 | Liberty Township (Effingham County) | 39.1% (±22.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Effingham County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Altamont
Are renters in Altamont rent-burdened?
48.6% of renting households in Altamont pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Altamont spend on rent?
The median renting household in Altamont, IL spends 29.0% (±19.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Altamont city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Altamont city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Altamont city, Illinois
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Altamont city, Illinois (place:01049, in state:17).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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