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Altamont, KS
City in Labette County, Kansas.
Population
993
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
586
ZIP codes
0
Altamont and its ZIP codes
Altamont at a glance
- Altamont is about 16 times as dense as Kansas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $64,716 a year, 13% less than the Kansas figure of $74,275.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,400 (51% below Kansas) and median rent is $967 a month.
Local data for Altamont, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Altamont, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,716
Poverty rate
4.5%
Median home value
$107,400
Median rent
$967/mo
Homeownership
79.7%
Bachelor's or higher
29.3%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (209), Irish Americans (120), Mexican Americans (79).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Labette County. PPP loans are for Altamont.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,327
8,501 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,557
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$135M
FY 2026, $6,706 per person
How people get to work
Altamont, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.5%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home6.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Altamont, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
609
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
78
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 21°F
46.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Altamont, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Altamont
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mound ValleyCity | 6.1 mi | 0.6 |
| LabetteCity | 6.6 mi | 0.2 |
| OswegoCity | 10 mi | 2.4 |
| EdnaCity | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| BartlettCity | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| ParsonsCity | 11 mi | 10.6 |
| DennisCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| CherryvaleCity | 15 mi | 2 |
| ChetopaCity | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| HallowellCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| LibertyCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| South MoundCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1 |
| McCuneCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| GalesburgCity | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| CoffeyvilleCity | 20 mi | 9.5 |
| West MineralCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Altamont, KS in?
- Altamont is in Labette County, Kansas.
- What is the population of Altamont, KS?
- About 993 people live in Altamont, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Altamont?
- Nearby places include Mound Valley (6.1 mi), Labette (6.6 mi), Oswego (10 mi), Edna (10 mi), Bartlett (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023