Altamont, Missouri

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Population in 2022: 169 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -22.5%
 
Males: 95  (56.4%)
Females: 74  (43.6%)
Median resident age:

44.6 years
Missouri median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 64620, 64640.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $39,327 (it was $26,250 in 2000)
Altamont:

$39,327
MO:

$64,811

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $18,164 (it was $9,953 in 2000)

Altamont village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $68,002 (it was $27,700 in 2000)
Altamont:

$68,002
MO:

$221,200

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $169,220; detached houses: $195,991; mobile homes: $26,364

Median gross rent in 2022: $672.

March 2022 cost of living index in Altamont: 75.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 34.0%

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The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Altamont is 43 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (70.7%), Irish (12.0%), English (3.3%), German (3.3%), Welsh (2.2%), European (1.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1896

Elevation: 1004 feet

Land area: 0.26 square miles.

Population density: 657 people per square mile   (low).

Altamont, Missouri map

1 resident is foreign born

This village:

0.6%
Missouri:

4.2%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Altamont village:

0.8% ($225)
Missouri:

1.0% ($851)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Joseph, MO (40.7 miles , pop. 73,990).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (61.4 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (361.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Winston, MO (1.7 miles ),
Lake Viking, MO (1.8 miles ),
Gallatin, MO (2.6 miles ),
Kidder, MO (2.7 miles ),
Weatherby, MO (2.9 miles),
Jameson, MO (3.1 miles),
Hamilton, MO (3.3 miles ),
Pattonsburg, MO (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 39.89 N, Longitude: 94.09 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 660

Distribution of median household income in Altamont, MO in 2022
Distribution of house value in Altamont, MO in 2022
Altamont satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.5%
Missouri:

2.8%
Population change in the 1990s: +30 (+16.0%).
Most common industries in Altamont, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (20.4%)
  • Construction (11.7%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (7.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.8%)
  • Wood products (5.8%)
  • Truck transportation (4.9%)
  • Repair & maintenance (4.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (21.4%)
  • Truck transportation (8.9%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (8.9%)
  • Repair & maintenance (8.9%)
  • Public administration (7.1%)
  • Health care (7.1%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (36.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.8%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (8.5%)
  • Wood products (8.5%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (6.4%)
  • Apparel (4.3%)
  • Food (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Altamont, MO (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Health technologists and technicians (9.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.7%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.8%)
  • Construction laborers (5.8%)
  • Woodworkers (5.8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (17.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (14.3%)
  • Construction laborers (10.7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7.1%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.4%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5.4%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (14.9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (12.8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (10.6%)
  • Cashiers (8.5%)
  • Woodworkers (8.5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.4%)

Average climate in Altamont, Missouri

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Altamont, Missouri average temperatures Altamont, Missouri average precipitation Altamont, Missouri humidity Altamont, Missouri wind speed Altamont, Missouri snowfall Altamont, Missouri sunshine Altamont, Missouri clear and cloudy days

Tornado activity:

Altamont-area historical tornado activity is near Missouri state average. It is 69% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/29/2004, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.6 miles away from the Altamont village center killed 3 people and injured 6 people and caused $300,000 in damages.

On 4/23/1975, a category F4 tornado 14.5 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Altamont-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Missouri state average. It is 400% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/3/2016 at 12:02:44, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.5 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 285.0 miles away from the city center
On 11/6/2011 at 03:53:10, a magnitude 5.7 (5.7 MW, Depth: 3.2 mi) earthquake occurred 335.0 miles away from Altamont center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 347.0 miles away from the city center
On 11/12/2014 at 21:40:00, a magnitude 4.9 (4.9 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 263.1 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2016 at 01:44:24, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MW, Depth: 2.8 mi) earthquake occurred 307.5 miles away from Altamont center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 310.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Daviess County (21) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 8, Winter Storms: 4, Winds: 2, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Altamont topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Altamont:

  • DAVIESS COUNTY NURSING AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; GALLATIN, MO)
  • GALLATIN SUNRISE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; GALLATIN, MO)
  • CIRCLE OF LIFE COMMUNITY HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE (Hospital, about 7 miles away; GALLATIN, MO)
  • HILL CREST MANOR (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; HAMILTON, MO)
  • VILLAGE, THE (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; CAMERON, MO)
  • CAMERON GROUP CARE, INC (Hospital, about 13 miles away; CAMERON, MO)
  • QUAIL RUN HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; CAMERON, MO)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Altamont:

  • Missouri Western State University (about 39 miles; Saint Joseph, MO; Full-time enrollment: 4,557)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 53 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)
  • Grantham University (about 54 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 8,385)
  • Park University (about 58 miles; Parkville, MO; FT enrollment: 9,131)
  • Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City (about 63 miles; Kansas City, MO; FT enrollment: 12,834)
  • Highland Community College (about 63 miles; Highland, KS; FT enrollment: 2,148)
  • Kansas City Kansas Community College (about 64 miles; Kansas City, KS; FT enrollment: 4,718)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Kidder - Altamont - Winston Volunteer Fire Protection District Altamont (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Daviess County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.6 people
Missouri:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

70.9%
Whole state:

65.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

6.3%
Whole state:

6.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Altamont:

Marital status in Altamont, MO
  • Never married: 12.4%
  • Now married: 51.3%
  • Separated: 8.4%
  • Widowed: 10.0%
  • Divorced: 18.0%

For population 25 years and over in Altamont:

  • High school or higher: 73.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 5.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 32.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.8
Missouri average:

11.1

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Altamont, MO (based on Daviess County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant3,88524
Mainline Protestant1,30210
Other3521
Catholic921
None2,802-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Daviess County:

3.77 / 10,000 pop.
Missouri:

1.88 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Daviess County:

11.31 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.34 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 7
Here:

8.80 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.37 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.1%
Missouri:

8.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Daviess County:

30.0%
Missouri:

29.6%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

9.6%
State:

13.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Sewerage 0$0 1$1,278
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,333
Totals for Government 0$0 2$2,611

Altamont government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Sewerage: $12,000 ($71.01)
    Solid Waste Management: $8,000 ($47.34)
    Central Staff Services: $7,000 ($41.42)
    Water Utilities: $6,000 ($35.50)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($5.92)
    General - Other: $1,000 ($5.92)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $8,000 ($47.34)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $7,000 ($41.42)

Altamont government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $23,000 ($136.09)
    Solid Waste Management: $9,000 ($53.25)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $2,000 ($11.83)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $64,000 ($378.70)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $5,000 ($29.59)
  • Tax - Public Utilities Sales: $6,000 ($35.50)
    Property: $4,000 ($23.67)
    Motor Vehicle License: $3,000 ($17.75)

Altamont government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $192,000 ($1136.09)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $188,000 ($1112.43)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $4,000 ($23.67)

Altamont government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $108,000 ($639.05)

Businesses in Altamont, MO

  • U-Haul: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Altamont:

  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSFT (1550 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KCCV (760 AM; daytime; 6 kW; OVERLAND PARK, KS; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCTE (1510 AM; daytime; 10 kW; INDEPENDENCE, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCSP (610 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KAAN (870 AM; daytime; 1 kW; BETHANY, MO; Owner: KAAN, INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Altamont:

  • KKWK (100.1 FM; CAMERON, MO; Owner: KAAN, INC.)
  • KGOZ (101.7 FM; GALLATIN, MO; Owner: PAR BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KRNW (88.9 FM; CHILLICOTHE, MO; Owner: NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KAAN-FM (95.5 FM; BETHANY, MO; Owner: KAAN, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Altamont:

  • KTAJ (Channel 16; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Altamont fatal accident list:

Aug 26, 2000 08:15 PM, Sr-3, Lat: 39310000.000000, Lon: 94020000.000000, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 2, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 43ft / 13.4mTotal length
  • $536,000Total costs
  • 423Total average daily traffic
  • 42Total average daily truck traffic
  • 530Total future (year 2041) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Altamont)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 1.6 Km Sw Of Hwy J (Lat: 39.878333 Lon: -94.092778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 85.3 m, Overall height: 91.1 m, Call Sign: WNVQ250,
    Assigned Frequencies: 854.937 MHz, 856.837 MHz, 857.837 MHz, 858.837 MHz, Grant Date: 10/30/2014, Expiration Date: 01/02/2025, Certifier: Gerald Bednar, Registrant: Ameren Services, 1901 Chouteau Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63166, Phone: (314) 554-3545, Fax: (314) 554-4242, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

3
  • STATION, 1 Mi Sw Of Hwy J (Lat: 39.878333 Lon: -94.092722), Overall height: 91.1 m, Call Sign: WNTL825,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2191.20 MHz, 6665.00 MHz, Grant Date: 05/19/1997, Expiration Date: 08/10/2002, Cancellation Date: 03/12/2002, Phone: (314) 554-2255

  • WS-WNTN-RL01, 1st St & 165th St (Lat: 39.888889 Lon: -94.085056), Type: Upole, Structure height: 30.5 m, Call Sign: WRCR924, Licensee ID: L01166198,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11055.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11055.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11055.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11055.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz, 11055.0 MHz, 10975.0 MHz... (+3 more), Grant Date: 12/18/2018, Expiration Date: 12/18/2028, Certifier: Brian Corman, Registrant: Business Only Broadband, LLC, 999 Oak Creek Drive, Lombard, IL 60148, Phone: (630) 590-6006, Email:

  • ALT, 2nd Street (Lat: 39.888056 Lon: -94.091389), Type: Tank, Structure height: 38.1 m, Call Sign: WRUZ789,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, Grant Date: 10/24/2022, Expiration Date: 10/24/2032, Certifier: Owen R Gingerich, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: KB0UZQ, Licensee ID: L01080207, Grant Date: 11/10/2015, Expiration Date: 01/14/2026, Registrant: William A Young, 28415 State Highway J, Altamont, MO 64620

  • Call Sign: KD0AFL, Licensee ID: L01265848, Grant Date: 04/05/2007, Expiration Date: 04/05/2017, Cancellation Date: 08/09/2011, Certifier: Blair E Shock, Registrant: Blair E Shock, 26369 165th St, Altamont, MO 64620

  • Call Sign: KD0ROI, Licensee ID: L00708923, Grant Date: 04/13/2012, Expiration Date: 04/13/2022, Certifier: Jeffry E Hower, Registrant: Jeffry E Hower, 1020 Lake Vikingter, Altamont, MO 64620

  • Call Sign: KF0BXJ, Licensee ID: L02382420, Grant Date: 10/07/2020, Expiration Date: 10/07/2030, Certifier: Noah D Young, Registrant: Noah D Young, 28415 State Hwy J, Altamont, MO 64620


Most common first names in Altamont, MO among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
William866.9 years
James674.0 years
John654.8 years
Charles679.6 years
Robert664.8 years
Edna583.9 years
Roy576.2 years
Frank480.0 years
Richard471.5 years
Elsie382.7 years
Most common last names in Altamont, MO among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Morrison584.0 years
Reid584.2 years
Barker477.5 years
Bridgeman480.7 years
Schoonover483.5 years
Youtsey477.5 years
Wilson368.3 years
House375.3 years
Lollar369.7 years
Caldwell381.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Altamont, MO
  • 52.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 33.3%Electricity
  • 14.6%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Altamont, MO
  • 50.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 50.0%Electricity


Altamont compared to Missouri state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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