Altamont, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
150 Population 577/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $17,561 per capita
$850 Median Rent 14.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Altamont experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. The area receives 19.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,017 ft (310 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density577/sq mi
Coordinates39.8886°N, 94.0891°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportKansas City International (MCI)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.8"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 19.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.63"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jul 15, 2025.

Jul 16, 2004 6 km SSE of Riverton, Iowa M3.5 149 km
Mar 23, 2007 5 km N of Nortonville, Kansas M3.1 117 km
Feb 11, 1995 6 km E of Clearmont, Missouri M3.1 100 km
May 13, 1999 6 km WSW of Kansas City, Kansas M3.0 102 km
Mar 31, 1993 2 km SE of Nemaha, Nebraska M2.9 141 km
Jul 15, 2025 3 km W of Hale, Missouri M2.5 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

433 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 239 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 29, 2004 EF4 14 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 81 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF4 59 km 3
Jun 2, 1980 EF4 83 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 64 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF4 77 km 0
Apr 23, 1975 EF4 23 km 1
Apr 21, 1973 EF4 67 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF4 81 km 0
May 2, 2008 EF3 75 km 0
May 29, 2004 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 11, 2001 EF3 60 km 0
May 27, 1995 EF3 76 km 0
May 4, 1977 EF3 100 km 1
Apr 23, 1975 EF3 66 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 97 km 0
May 5, 1971 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 26, 1969 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 21, 1967 EF3 54 km 0
Jan 24, 1967 EF3 89 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HIGHWAY E (897 ac, 2012).

Year Name Acres Distance
2012 HIGHWAY E 897 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 1.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in
March 41°F (5°C) 2.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.6 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
November 40°F (5°C) 2.0 in
December 29°F (-1°C) 1.8 in

Altamont has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.4").

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