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Altamont, KS
Full City Profile · Kansas · Labette County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
996
Population
586/sq mi density
$61,071
Median Income
$32,270 per capita
$80,000
Home Value
$133,632 Zillow
$940
Median Rent
23.2% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
227
Violent Crime/100K
510 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,071 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $940/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
227 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Altamont enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 900 ft (274 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 586/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1854°N, 95.2918°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Labette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Miami Regional (MIO) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in |
Altamont has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (1.4").