Altamont

History

Altamont had its start in the year 1879 by the building of the railroad through that territory. The first settlers of Altamont was the Huston family. The present day street is named after them. When they went to the nearby town of Oswego, people would ask them where they lived. They would say about a mile east of the lone tree. Since there weren't many trees in Kansas at the time this would be served as a landmark. It was named after Altamont, Illinois. Altamont was incorporated in 1884.

Geography

Altamont is located at (37.189803, -95.293529). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water. The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Altamont has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Race & ethnicity

Largest nearby schools

• Labette County High School
  High · Altamont · 534 students · 17.8:1 ratio
• Meadowview Elem
  Elementary · Parsons · 342 students · 14.9:1 ratio
• Altamont Elem
  Elementary · Altamont · 218 students · 18.2:1 ratio
• Oswego Junior-Senior High School
  High · Oswego · 191 students · 10.6:1 ratio
• Guthridge School
  Elementary · Parsons · 186 students · 12.4:1 ratio
• Edna Elem
  Elementary · Edna · 183 students · 18.3:1 ratio
• Mound Valley Elem
  Elementary · Mound Valley · 160 students · 16:1 ratio
• Bartlett Elem
  Elementary · Bartlett · 109 students · 10.9:1 ratio