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Alton, Missouri Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Alton is 870, with 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained stable, supported by agriculture and small businesses.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1850
  • County: Oregon County
  • Land area: 1.0 square mile
  • Population density: 870 people per square mile
  • Area code: 417
  • Zip code: 65606

Geography and Location

Alton is located in southern Missouri, in Oregon County, near the Mark Twain National Forest. The town is surrounded by forests, rivers, and farmlands, making it an ideal location for outdoor recreation such as hunting, fishing, and hiking. Alton is situated near U.S. Highway 160, providing access to larger towns like West Plains. The town experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters.

Demographics

Median resident age: 44.6 years
Median household income: $16,667
Median house value: $42,100

Population by Race

Races in Alton:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.6%)
  • American Indian (2.5%)
  • Two or more races (0.7%)
  • Hispanic (0.6%)

Ancestries: United States (18.9%), Irish (10.0%), English (8.8%), German (6.3%), French (3.7%), French Canadian (3.0%).

Elevation: 779 feet

Land area: 0.8 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alton

  • High school or higher: 68.8%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 9.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.8%
  • Unemployed: 10.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 19.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alton city

  • Never married: 16.7%
  • Now married: 50.5%
  • Separated: 0.7%
  • Widowed: 16.1%
  • Divorced: 15.9%

0.3% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -25 (-3.6%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Alton:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alton:

  • WAYNESVILLE RGNL ARPT AT FORNEY FIELD (about 88 miles; FORT LEONARD WOOD, MO; Abbreviation: TBN)
  • LEE C FINE MEMORIAL (about 124 miles; KAISER LAKE OZARK, MO; Abbreviation: AIZ)
  • CAPE GIRARDEAU REGIONAL (about 132 miles; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Abbreviation: CGI)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alton:

  • THAYER MEMORIAL (about 17 miles; THAYER, MO; Abbreviation: 42M)
  • MOUNTAIN VIEW (about 29 miles; MOUNTAIN VIEW, MO; Abbreviation: MNF)
  • SHARP COUNTY REGIONAL (about 33 miles; ASH FLAT, AR; Abbreviation: CVK)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alton:

  • ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 77 miles; STATE UNIVERSITY, AR; Full-time enrollment: 8,696)
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI-ROLLA (about 86 miles; ROLLA, MO; Full-time enrollment: 4,181)
  • HARDING UNIVERSITY (about 103 miles; SEARCY, AR; Full-time enrollment: 3,959)
  • ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE BRANCH (about 116 miles; BEEBE, AR; Full-time enrollment: 3,840)
  • JEFFERSON COLLEGE (about 123 miles; HILLSBORO, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,568)
  • UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS (about 128 miles; CONWAY, AR; Full-time enrollment: 7,693)
  • SOUTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 133 miles; SPRINGFIELD, MO; Full-time enrollment: 14,680)

Schools

Public high school in Alton:

  • ALTON HIGH (Students: 360; Location: RTE 2 BOX 2180; Grades: 07 – 12)

Public primary/middle school in Alton:

  • ALTON ELEM. (Students: 401; Location: RTE 2 BOX 2181; Grades: KG – 06)

Libraries

Library in Alton:

  • OREGON COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT (Operating income: $152,436; Location: P.O. BOX 158; 46,159 books; 198 audio materials; 1,012 video materials; 37 serial subscriptions)

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