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Daviess County

Population in July 2008: 217. Population change since 2000: -0.5%
 

Males: 99  (45.9%)
Females: 118  (54.1%)

Median resident age:  33.7 years
Missouri median age:  36.1 years

Zip codes: 64620.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $33,238 (it was $26,250 in 2000)
Altamont:  $33,238
Missouri:  $45,114

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $12,719
Altamont:  $12,719
Missouri:  $23,915

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $44,861 (it was $27,700 in 2000)
Altamont:  $44,861
Missouri:  $138,600

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $56,142; Detached houses: $55,068; Mobile homes: $34,500

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Races in Altamont:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.5%)

2008 cost of living index in Altamont: 71.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1896

Elevation: 1004 feet

Land area: 0.26 square miles.

Population density: 844 people per square mile 
 
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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 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.0%
Missouri:  2.7%


According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this village in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Altamont:  0.8% ($225)
Missouri:  1.0% ($851)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: St. Joseph, MO (40.7 miles , pop. 73,990).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Kansas City, MO (61.4 miles , pop. 441,545).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (361.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Winston, MO (1.7 miles ), Gallatin, MO (2.6 miles ), Kidder, MO (2.7 miles ), Weatherby, MO (2.9 miles) , Jameson, MO (3.1 miles) , Hamilton, MO (3.3 miles ), Pattonsburg, MO (3.4 miles ), Cameron, MO (3.6 miles ).

Latitude: 39.89 N, Longitude: 94.09 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 660

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

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (21%)
  • Truck transportation (9%)
  • Other transportation, and support activities, and couriers (9%)
  • Repair and maintenance (9%)
  • Health care (7%)
  • Public administration (7%)
  • Plastics and rubber products (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (36%)
  • Accommodation and food services (13%)
  • Wood products (9%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (9%)
  • Other transportation, and support activities, and couriers (6%)
  • Food (4%)
  • Apparel (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (18%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (14%)
  • Construction laborers (11%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (15%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (13%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (11%)
  • Cashiers (9%)
  • Woodworkers (9%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)



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Average climate in Altamont, Missouri

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Altamont-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Missouri state average. It is 137% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/29/2004, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.6 miles away from the Altamont village center killed 3 people and injured 6 people and caused $300,000 in damages.

On 4/23/1975, a category 4 tornado 14.5 miles away from the village center killed one person and injured 3 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.


Altamont-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Missouri state average. It is 98% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/16/2004 at 12:17:30, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 MW, 3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 92.7 miles away from Altamont center
On 5/18/2005 at 19:59:42, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 99.0 miles away from the city center
On 2/11/1995 at 05:54:10, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 62.5 miles away from the city center
On 3/23/2007 at 08:15:49, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 72.8 miles away from Altamont center
On 5/13/1999 at 14:18:22, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 63.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospitals/medical centers near Altamont:
  • CAMERON REGIONAL MEDICAL (about 23 miles; CAMERON, MO)
  • HARRISON COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (about 27 miles; BETHANY, MO)
  • HEDRICK MEDICAL CENTER (about 28 miles; CHILLICOTHE, MO)

Political contributions by individuals in Altamont, MO

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Altamont:
  • MISSOURI WESTERN STATE COLLEGE (about 37 miles; ST JOSEPH, MO; Full-time enrollment: 4,329)
  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 49 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; FT enrollment: 2,998)
  • NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 49 miles; MARYVILLE, MO; FT enrollment: 5,620)
  • GRACELAND UNIVERSITY-LAMONI (about 52 miles; LAMONI, IA; FT enrollment: 2,026)
  • PARK UNIVERSITY (about 57 miles; PARKVILLE, MO; FT enrollment: 4,180)
  • METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGES (about 64 miles; KANSAS CITY, MO; FT enrollment: 2,259)
  • KANSAS CITY KANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 65 miles; KANSAS CITY, KS; FT enrollment: 2,837)

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Drinking water stations with addresses in Altamont and their reported violations in the past:

ALTAMONT (Population served: 195, Purch_groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-2005 and DEC-2025, Consumer Confidence Rule
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation

Average household size:
This village:  2.6 people
Missouri:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  72.3%
Whole state:  67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  3.6%
Whole state:  5.1%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  21.7%
Whole state:  11.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This village:  0.9%
Whole state:  5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Altamont, MO



Altamont compared to Missouri state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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2004 Presidential Election results in Daviess County Missouri:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (71%)
  • Electricity (22%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (4%)
  • Wood (4%)


Religion statistics for Altamont

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)United Methodist ChurchOld Order AmishChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Adherents51.2%13.3%13.0%8.2%4.9%
Congregations22.2%5.6%22.2%16.7%2.8%
NameAssemblies of GodChurches of Christ Mennonite Church of God in ChristCatholic ChurchOther religions
Adherents2.6%1.6%1.4%1.2%2.6%
Congregations5.6%8.3%2.8%2.8%11.1%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$408
Other Government Administration 0$0 1$200
Water Supply 0$0 1$179
Totals for Government 0$0 3$787



7.53% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($31,809 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.53%
Missouri average:  7.87%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Clinton County, MO  0.72% ($31,095 average AGI)
from Jackson County, MO  0.55% ($38,438)
from Clay County, MO  0.41% ($39,917)


7.08% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($30,806 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.08%
Missouri average:  7.66%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Clinton County, MO  0.76% ($49,227 average AGI)
to Clay County, MO  0.72% ($49,619)
to Buchanan County, MO  0.55% ($30,563)


Strongest AM radio stations in Altamont:
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KKHK (1250 AM; 25 kW; KANSAS CITY, KS)
  • KCMO (710 AM; 10 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: SUSQUEHANNA KANSAS CITY PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFEQ (680 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KSFT (1550 AM; 5 kW; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: EAGLE RADIO, INC)
  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KCCV (760 AM; daytime; 6 kW; OVERLAND PARK, KS; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KCTE (1510 AM; daytime; 10 kW; INDEPENDENCE, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KCSP (610 AM; 5 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: ENTERCOM KANSAS CITY LICENSE, LLC)
  • KAAN (870 AM; daytime; 1 kW; BETHANY, MO; Owner: KAAN, INC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Altamont:
  • KKWK (100.1 FM; CAMERON, MO; Owner: KAAN, INC.)
  • KGOZ (101.7 FM; GALLATIN, MO; Owner: PAR BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KRNW (88.9 FM; CHILLICOTHE, MO; Owner: NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • KAAN-FM (95.5 FM; BETHANY, MO; Owner: KAAN, INC)

TV broadcast stations around Altamont:
  • KTAJ (Channel 16; ST. JOSEPH, MO; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)


Altamont fatal accident list:
Aug 26, 2000 08:15 AM, Sr-3, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 5, Fatalities: 2, Drunken drivers: 1


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • On The West Side Of Interstate 35 2.0 Miles South Of, Call Sign: KNKN694
    Assigned Frequencies : 880.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 846.510 MHz
    Grant Date: 10/30/2001, Expiration Date: 10/01/2011
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • W Of J 1 Mi S, Type: Tower, Structure height: 85.3 m, Overall height: 91.1 m, , Licensee ID: L00008408
    Registrant: Union Electric Company, 1901 Chouteau Mc 620, Saint Louis, MO 63166, Phone: (314) 554-2536, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • 1.6 Km Sw Of Hwy J, Type: Tower, Structure height: 85.3 m, Overall height: 91.1 m, Call Sign: WNVQ250
    Assigned Frequencies : 854.937 MHz, 856.837 MHz, 857.837 MHz, 858.837 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/10/2004, Expiration Date: 01/02/2015, Certifier: Gerald Bednar
    Registrant: Ameren Services, 1901 Chouteau Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63166-6149, Phone: (314) 554-3545, Fax: (314) 554-4242, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 1
  • STATION, 1 Mi Sw Of Hwy J, Overall height: 91.1 m, Call Sign: WNTL825
    Assigned Frequencies : 6665.00 MHz, 2191.20 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/19/1997, Expiration Date: 08/10/2002, Cancelation Date: 03/12/2002
    Registrant: Phone: (314) 554-2255

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: KD0AFL, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01265848
    Grant Date: 04/05/2007, Expiration Date: 04/05/2017, Certifier: Blair E Shock
    Registrant: Blair E Shock, 26369 165th St, Altamont, MO 64620


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: POWRACHUTE PC 2000 (Powered Parachute, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582E (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 9381R , Serial Number: A-120POW, Year manufactured: 2002, Airworthiness Date: 10/10/2007
    Registrant (Individual): Charles P Ferris, 1190 Lake Viking Ter, Altamont, MO 64620


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 3
  • Good Intent Call: 1

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