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Alton, MO
City in Oregon County, Missouri.
Population
744
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
474
ZIP codes
0
Alton and its ZIP codes
Alton at a glance
- Alton is about 5.3 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,208, 29% below the Missouri median of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $114,200 (50% below Missouri) and median rent is $639 a month.
Local data for Alton, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alton, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,208
Poverty rate
16.5%
Median home value
$114,200
Median rent
$639/mo
Homeownership
55.7%
Bachelor's or higher
19.3%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
15.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (62), German Americans (47), Mexican Americans (26).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oregon County. PPP loans are for Alton.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$38,136
2,556 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,844
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$78.7M
FY 2026, $9,112 per person
How people get to work
Alton, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.2%
- Carpooled17.5%
- Public transit4.3%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 15.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alton, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
395
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 22°F
47.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alton, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
21.7%
U.S. 12.8% +8.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Alton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ThomasvilleCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| ThayerCity | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| KoshkonongTown | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Mammoth Spring, ARCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| BrandsvilleCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| Birch TreeCity | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| WinonaCity | 22 mi | 3.8 |
| FremontCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| MontierCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1 |
| Warm Springs, ARCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.8 |
| Hardy, ARCity | 26 mi | 5.2 |
| Mountain ViewCity | 27 mi | 3.8 |
| West PlainsCity | 27 mi | 13.3 |
| Ozark Acres, ARCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 7 |
| Ravenden Springs, ARTown | 28 mi | 1.2 |
| Cherokee Village, ARCity | 29 mi | 20.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alton, MO in?
- Alton is in Oregon County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Alton, MO?
- About 744 people live in Alton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alton?
- Nearby places include Thomasville (10 mi), Thayer (14 mi), Koshkonong (15 mi), Mammoth Spring, AR (17 mi), Brandsville (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023