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Altamont, KS


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Altamont, Kansas

Altamont, Kansas, in Labette county, is 81 miles NE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. There are 1,092 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Altamont

In Altamont, about 66% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Altamont had a median family income of $40,987. Lots of residents of Altamont prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Altamont Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Altamont that were owner-occupied was 82%.

Commuting

In Altamont, 90% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

Of Note

High Points

Altamont strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Altamont Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Altamont, KS

Comparing Altamont to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens76
Well-Paid Single Women67
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Well-Paid Single Men54
Age of the Population44
Male Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults87
People Above Poverty66
Median Family Income65
People in Middle Class or Better55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times85
Public Transportation Use68

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents88
People Living Alone75
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Housing Recently Built68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime78
Low Property Crime67
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