Altamont, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.4 /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 271 sunny days/yr

58 Violent Crime/100K 1,403 property/100K

Overall

2.4 / 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

Affordability

4.4 / 5.0

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

58 violent crimes/100K

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 77°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	52.3°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,017 ft (310 m)
Area	0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density	577/sq mi
Coordinates	39.8886°N, 94.0891°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
Nearest Airport	Kansas City International (MCI) 53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.7"

6% below US avg

Snowfall 3.5"

Wettest Month (Sep) 4.61"

Driest Month (Feb) 0.94"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

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)	1.1 in	Coldest
February	30°F (-1°C)	0.9 in	Driest
March	41°F (5°C)	2.5 in
April	53°F (12°C)	3.3 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.5 in
June	72°F (22°C)	4.1 in
July	77°F (25°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	75°F (24°C)	4.0 in
September	66°F (19°C)	4.6 in	Wettest
October	55°F (13°C)	3.2 in
November	41°F (5°C)	2.0 in
December	29°F (-2°C)	1.5 in

Altamont has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 25°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (0.9").

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