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Altamont, Missouri Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Altamont, Missouri is 204, with 48.5% male and 51.5% female. Altamont has maintained a small, stable population, serving as a rural farming community in northwestern Missouri.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1890
  • County: Daviess
  • Land area: 0.4 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 510 people per square mile
  • Area code: 660
  • Zip code: 64620

Geography and Location

Altamont, Missouri is located in Daviess County, in the northwestern part of the state, about 70 miles north of Kansas City. The town is situated along Missouri Route 6, making it accessible to larger towns and cities in the region. Altamont is surrounded by farmland, with agriculture being the dominant industry in the area. The town offers a quiet, rural lifestyle with a strong connection to farming and local traditions. Its small size and peaceful setting make it an attractive place for those seeking a slower pace of life.

Demographics

Median resident age: 33.7 years
Median household income: $26,250
Median house value: $30,000

Population by Race

Races in Altamont:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.5%)

Ancestries: United States (22.0%), Irish (16.5%), German (15.6%), English (4.6%), Swedish (2.3%), Scottish (1.8%).

Elevation: 1004 feet

Land area: 0.3 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Altamont

  • High school or higher: 77.2%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 2.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 32.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Altamont village

  • Never married: 16.1%
  • Now married: 72.0%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 4.2%
  • Divorced: 7.7%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +30 (+16.0%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Altamont:

  • CAMERON REGIONAL MEDICAL (about 15 miles; CAMERON, MO)
  • HARRISON COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 27 miles; BETHANY, MO)
  • GENTRY COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 30 miles; ALBANY, MO)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Altamont:

  • ROSECRANS MEMORIAL (about 57 miles; ST JOSEPH, MO; Abbreviation: STJ)
  • KANSAS CITY INTL (about 60 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Abbreviation: MCI)
  • CHARLES B. WHEELER DOWNTOWN (about 64 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Abbreviation: MKC)

Other public-use airports nearest to Altamont:

  • CAMERON MEMORIAL (about 18 miles; CAMERON, MO; Abbreviation: EZZ)
  • BETHANY MEMORIAL (about 27 miles; BETHANY, MO; Abbreviation: 75K)
  • ALBANY MUNICIPAL (about 31 miles; ALBANY, MO; Abbreviation: K19)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Altamont:

  • MISSOURI WESTERN STATE COLLEGE (about 51 miles; ST JOSEPH, MO; Full-time enrollment: 4,329)
  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 51 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,998)
  • GRACELAND UNIVERSITY-LAMONI (about 52 miles; LAMONI, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,026)
  • PARK UNIVERSITY (about 63 miles; PARKVILLE, MO; Full-time enrollment: 4,180)
  • NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 63 miles; MARYVILLE, MO; Full-time enrollment: 5,620)
  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGES (about 67 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,259)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-KANSAS CITY (about 68 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; Full-time enrollment: 8,830)

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