At a Glance
Median Income
$41,250
$17,561 per capita
Median Rent
$850/mo
14.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
58/100K
1,403/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.2%
70.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
25.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
271 sunny days/yr
How Altamont Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Altamont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Altamont a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Altamont residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,561. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
Safety & Crime
Altamont reports 58 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,403/100K.
Education
3.2% of adults in Altamont hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
70.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Altamont has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population150
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density577/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$17,561
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty25.9%
Housing
A
Home Value
Rent$850
Ownership76.8%
Zillow$271,638
Housing Units117
Rent Burden14.1%
Crime
F
Violent58/100K
Property1,403/100K
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain35.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,017 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.2%
High School+70.5%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband56.0%
EV Stations3
Did You Know?
Altamont was founded in 1896.
The median home in Altamont was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (53 miles).
21.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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