AltamontMO UMC, 2025
Altamont’s story
136 years in pictures
Census counts: 288 in 1900, a peak of 349 in 1920, 171 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2025 and 2 maps from 1924 on.
- 1890Altamont is settled
AltamontMO
A town of 172, settled in 1890.
Population
172
2025 Census estimate · +3.6% since 2020
Typical home
$282K
+8% in a year
Household income
$45K
median
Median age
49.1
years
Jobs based here
15
A commuter town
Is Altamont a good place to live?
No town among the 248 in Missouri we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Altamont. Altamont has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
172 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Lake VikingAltamont
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Altamont: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Altamont, and how to reach them.
PowerFarmers Electric Coop13.6¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterDaviess County Pwsd 1No health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Altamont’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Missouri you can register online until 27 days before Election Day, in person until 27 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 27 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDaviessDaviess County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, May 2022
ZIP code6462064620 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Altamont.
Work & commute
Most of Altamont’s workers commute out: the town has 0.3 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Altamont for work: only 0% work in town. Altamont’s median household income is $45,000, where Missouri’s towns sit at $62,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000. 16% of Altamont residents live below the poverty line.
0%work in town
| Altamont | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 14% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Altamont0%
Kansas City10%
St. Joseph6%
Hamilton4%
Chillicothe4%
43 mi
median commute distance
15
jobs based in Altamont
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Altamont has four seasons and pleasant summers
Altamont has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 87°, January nights drop to 18° and about 19 inches of snow falls in a winter.
19″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–38°
Spring42–63°
Summer64–85°
Fall43–65°
Oct 17
typical first frost
Apr 23
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Altamont is
Altamont beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 15. 18% of adults report frequent physical distress in Altamont, above both Missouri’s towns (15%) and U.S. towns (14%). 22% of adults smoke cigarettes in Altamont.
| Altamont | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 17% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 30% | 25% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 22% | 19% |
32 measures vs. Missouri
0 better17 too close to call15 worse
| What stands out | Altamont | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 23.9% | 15.8% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.7% | 8% |
| More smokers | 21.7% | 16% |
Cameron Regional Medical Center
12.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Altamont faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 57% of U.S. communities.
57risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
The typical home in Altamont is valued at about $282K
The typical Altamont home is worth about $282,000, up 8% in a year, 6% above the Missouri typical home. Altamont’s median rent is $725 a month.
$282KZillow home value
| Altamont | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $725 a month | $971 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 70% | 64% | 73% |
Typical home value
Altamont$282K
Missouri$265K
+8%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Altamont
16pages on Altamont
The big questions
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Altamont; the nearest are
North Central Missouri CollegeCommunity college · Public · Trenton28.1 mi$5,370 in-state tuitionMissouri Western State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Saint Joseph38.2 mi$10,306 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Altamont residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Altamont for work
Where Altamont’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
15jobs based in Altamont
0%of working residents work in town
43 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Altamont
Village in Missouri, United States
Altamont ( AL-tə-mont) is a village in southwest Daviess County, Missouri, United States. The population was 171 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1896
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,024 ft
- ZIP code
- 64620
Questions about Altamont
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Altamont, MO a good place to live?
Altamont has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.