Altenburg is a small town of 387 in Missouri, with a median household income of $63,047
and a 1.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Altenburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Altenburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Altenburg city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.4
Altenburg's overall cost of living index is 91.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Altenburg costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Altenburg, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$130,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$850
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
90.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,047
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Altenburg's violent crime rate is 245.6 per 100,000 residents
— 35% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
245.6 /100k
Property Crime
543.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Altenburg is served primarily by ALTENBURG 48.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Altenburg, MO
National Avg
School District
ALTENBURG 48
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Altenburg sees average highs of 41.2°F in January
and 90.2°F in July,
with 43.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.2 inches of snow per year.
Altenburg's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Altenburg roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $130,000 and median rent is $850/month.
Altenburg's violent crime rate is 245.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 543.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Altenburg are operated by ALTENBURG 48.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1. 27.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Altenburg, MO has a population of 387, a median household income of $63,047, and an unemployment rate of 1.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Altenburg averages 41.2°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.7 inches
with about 6.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Altenburg, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63732.
The population of Altenburg, Missouri is 387 with a median age of 42.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Altenburg: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $130,000, median household income $63,047, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Altenburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
