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Altamont, Missouri

Village · Population 171 · #703 in Missouri
Altamont, Missouri

Altamont is a village in southwest Daviess County, Missouri, United States. The population was 171 at the 2020 census..

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About Altamont

Set in the northwestern part of Missouri, Altamont is a tiny community, home to 171 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Altamont is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.26 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 658 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Altamont Unique

  • One of 9 places in the US named Altamont — but the Missouri one has a character all its own.
  • One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.26 sq mi.
  • Positioned in northwestern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)171
Rank in state#703 of 938
Land area0.26 sq mi
Density658/sq mi
Coordinates39.8880, -94.0870

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