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Altenburg, MO

Missouri

Altenburg is a small town in Missouri with a population of 410. Residents earn $65,893 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
410 Population 390/sq mi density
$65,893 Median Income $27,956 per capita
$124,600 Home Value $229,508 Zillow
$767 Median Rent 13.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,893 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,600 home value, $767/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,893
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $124,600
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.8%
9% lower than US avg
Median Rent $767
34% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.2%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.4%
57% lower than US avg

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

People

Population410
Median Age38.7 yrs
Density390/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans9.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$65,893
Per Capita$27,956
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.4%
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$124,600
Rent$767
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$229,508
Housing Units165
Rent Burden13.3%

Health

Obesity35.2%
Uninsured8.7%
Smoking17.5%
Depression26.1%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain45.6 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation568 ft (173 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.8%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute28 min
Broadband79.4%

Is Altenburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Altenburg receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Altenburg stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Altenburg is $65,893, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Altenburg is $124,600, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $767 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

30.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Altenburg enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 253 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Altenburg has a population of 410 with a density of 390 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles. The median age is 38.7 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.4% female and 47.6% male. The city is predominantly White (92.9%), with 3.7% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 100% of residents. 9.8% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 8.0% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 93.8% have health insurance coverage.

Population

410
Total Population
390
People / sq mi
38.7yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.6%
Female 52.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Altenburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Altenburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Altenburg is $65,893, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,956 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The cost of living index is 90.8, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes. 1.9% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Altenburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,893
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,956

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.4%
57% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.2 min
Drive Alone87.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Altenburg is $124,600, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $229,508, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $767 (34% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $775 for a one-bedroom to $970 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 165 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1959. 13.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$124,600
56% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$229,508

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$767
34% below US avg
Rent Burden13.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.1%
Housing Units165
Median Year Built1959

Property Tax

In Altenburg, 35.2% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.2% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.3% of residents. 31.6% have high blood pressure. 17.5% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 18.6% report binge drinking. 28.0% are physically inactive. 26.1% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.0% experience frequent mental distress. 8.7% of residents lack health insurance.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.2%
10% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure31.6%
Asthma10.6%
COPD7.2%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.5%
25% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity28.0%
Depression26.1%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress13.7%
Short Sleep38.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.8%
Uninsured8.7%
1% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.1%
Dental Visits59.7%

Food & Exercise

Altenburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.2°F
4% above US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.6 inches
20% above US avg
Snowfall2.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation568 ft (173 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density390/sq mi
Coordinates37.6309°N, 89.5854°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.0 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
May 65°F (19°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in
November 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in

Altenburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F — from 31°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.7").

30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9% below the national average of 33.7%. 89.5% have completed high school. 9.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 76.6% of the vote, a 54.2-point margin. 79.4% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). 87.7% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.8%
9% below US avg
High School+89.5%
Graduate Degree+9.3%
School Test Score5.51
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density390/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access79.4%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.2 min
Drive Alone87.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.9%

Frequently Asked Questions About Altenburg

What is the population of Altenburg?

Altenburg has a population of 410 residents and is located in Missouri. The population density is 390 people per square mile, spread across 1.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.7 years. The population is 52.4% female and 47.6% male.

Is Altenburg expensive to live in?

Altenburg is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.8 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $65,893, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $124,600 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $767 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Altenburg?

Altenburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.6 inches, with 2.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Altenburg?

The job market in Altenburg is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.0% — well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 28 minutes, and 1.9% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Altenburg?

The median home value in Altenburg is $124,600. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $229,508. For renters, the median monthly rent is $767. Fair market rent is $775 for a 1-bedroom and $970 for a 2-bedroom apartment.

How are the schools in Altenburg?

Schools in Altenburg score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 30.8% of adults in Altenburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.5% have completed high school. 9.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Altenburg?

The obesity rate in Altenburg is 35.2% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 17.5% of adults are smokers. 28.0% are physically inactive. 26.1% of residents report depression. 8.7% lack health insurance.

What is transportation like in Altenburg?

The average commute in Altenburg is 28 minutes. 87.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 1.9% work from home.

What are the demographics of Altenburg?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Altenburg is 92.9% White, 3.7% Black or African American. 100% of residents speak only English at home. 9.8% of the population are military veterans. 8.0% of residents have a disability. 93.8% have health insurance coverage.

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