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Altamont, MO

Missouri

Altamont is a small town in Missouri with a population of 150. Residents earn $41,250 per year, which is 45% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
150 Population 577/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $17,561 per capita
$61,300 Home Value $271,638 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 14.1% income on rent
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$61,300 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $41,250
45% lower than US avg
Home Value $61,300
78% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.2%
91% lower than US avg
Median Rent $850
27% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.4%
13% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 25.9%
109% higher than US avg

How Altamont Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population150
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density577/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$17,561
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty25.9%
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$61,300
Rent$850
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$271,638
Housing Units117
Rent Burden14.1%

Health

Obesity36.4%
Uninsured10.2%
Smoking19.6%
Depression25.4%
Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation1,017 ft (310 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.2%
High School+70.5%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband56.0%

Is Altamont a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Altamont receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Altamont offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Altamont is $41,250, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 25.9% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Altamont is $61,300, 78% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 70.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Altamont has a population of 150 with a density of 577 people per square mile. The median age is 36.5 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.7%).

Population

150
Total Population
577
People / sq mi
36.5yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56%
Female 44%

Race & Ethnicity

Altamont vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.6%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.4%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Altamont vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Altamont is $41,250, which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Altamont vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$41,250
45% below US avg
Per Capita Income$17,561

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate25.9%
109% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.3 min
Drive Alone75.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Altamont is $61,300, 78% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $850 (27% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $271,638.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$61,300
78% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$271,638

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$850
27% below US avg
Rent Burden14.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.8%
Housing Units117
Median Year Built1981

Property Tax

In Altamont, 36.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.2% of residents lack health insurance. 19.6% are current smokers. 25.4% report depression. 31.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Altamont vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.4%
13% above US avg
Diabetes11.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
High Blood Pressure33.3%
Asthma10.9%
COPD9.2%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.6%
40% above US avg
Binge Drinking14.5%
Physical Inactivity31.1%
Depression25.4%
Mental Distress18.8%
Physical Distress15.6%
Short Sleep36.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.3%
Uninsured10.2%
19% above US avg
Checkup Rate69.9%
Dental Visits47.3%

Food & Exercise

3.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (91% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 56.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.2%
91% below US avg
High School+70.5%
Graduate Degree+1.9%
School Test Score5.51
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density577/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access56.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.3 min
Drive Alone75.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.8%

Nearby Cities

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