Altamont is a city in Labette County, Kansas, United States.

Since there weren't many trees in Kansas at the time this would be served as a landmark.

[8] The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters.

[9] The 2020 United States census counted 1,061 people, 428 households, and 301 families in Altamont.

There were 448 housing units at an average density of 235.2 per square mile (90.8/km2).

25.0% of households consisted of individuals and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 447 housing units at an average density of 272.6 per square mile (105.3/km2).

27.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 458 housing units at an average density of 284.0 per square mile (109.7/km2).

26.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The community is served by Labette County USD 506 public school district.

The Labette County High School mascot is the Grizzlies, and their colors are red and gold.

Altamont Grade School's mascot is the Eagles, and their colors are Navy and Columbia Blue.