There are 16 nursing homes serving Altamont, Illinois. This includes 1 in Altamont and 15 nearby. Nursing home care costs in Illinois range from around $115 to $375 daily, with a median cost running about $170. The monthly expense averages about $5,100 and ranges between $3,450 and $11,250. On an annual basis, the mean cost is around $62,050, which is below the nationwide average of $77,380.
Altamont is a small town in Effingham County, Illinois. It has a population of just 4,430, with 1,300,421 residents in the surrounding metro area. Approximately 28% of the local populace are over the age of 55.
The SeniorScore™ for Altamont is 78. The city has an average per capita income of $23,000. The average household income is $52,000 versus the average of $54,000 for the whole of Illinois. The current unemployment rate is around 6.27% and the average home price is $142,500, which is lower than the Illinois average of $187,500.
Altamont has tolerable mean temperatures, with tolerable winters and mildly warm summers. The area receives average amounts of rainfall annually. Compared to other cities in the United States, Altamont has moderate air quality ratings and a low rate of crime.