About Altamont
Set in the southeastern part of Kansas, Altamont is a small town with an estimated population of 1,047.
Officially, Altamont is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.7 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 616 residents per square mile.
📰 Altamont News Today
- Two killed in crash near Altamont | Joplin News First KOAM News Now · Jul 30
- Double fatal motorcycle crash on Highway 59 near Altamont FourStatesHomepage.com · Jul 29
- Schedule - Labette County Grizzlies (Altamont, KS) Volleyball 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 4
- Man, woman killed Wednesday in motorcycle crash in Labette County WIBW · Jul 30
- Stephen S. Cunningham Obituary (2026) - Altamont, KS - Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Homes - Altamont Legacy obituary · Mar 6
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What Makes Altamont Unique
- One of 9 places in the US named Altamont — but the Kansas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southeastern Kansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Kansas — one of 740 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🏫 Schools in Altamont
- Altamont Elem
- Labette County High School
- Labette County Virtual School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateKansas
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,047
Rank in state#184 of 626
Land area1.7 sq mi
Density616/sq mi
Coordinates37.1852, -95.2919