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Altenburg, MO
City in Perry County, Missouri.
Population
426
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
406
ZIP codes
0
Altenburg and its ZIP codes
Altenburg at a glance
- Altenburg is about 4.5 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
Local data for Altenburg, MO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Perry County. PPP loans are for Altenburg.
Unemployment rate
2.7%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,977
9,627 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,392
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$149M
FY 2026, $7,856 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Altenburg, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
714
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
17
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 24°F
50.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Altenburg, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
17.7%
U.S. 12.8% +4.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Altenburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FrohnaCity | 2.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Grand Tower, ILCity | 4.1 mi | 1.2 |
| New WellsCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.6 |
| ShawneetownCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Old AppletonTown | 7.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Gorham, ILVillage | 7.8 mi | 1.2 |
| PocahontasTown | 9.4 mi | 0.1 |
| LongtownTown | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| Oak RidgeTown | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| BiehleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Alto Pass, ILVillage | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| Rockwood, ILVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| ShakertowneCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| Murphysboro, ILCity | 17 mi | 5.2 |
| PerryvilleCity | 17 mi | 8.2 |
| Harrison, ILCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Altenburg, MO in?
- Altenburg is in Perry County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Altenburg, MO?
- About 426 people live in Altenburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Altenburg?
- Nearby places include Frohna (2.4 mi), Grand Tower, IL (4.1 mi), New Wells (5.7 mi), Shawneetown (6.9 mi), Old Appleton (7.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023