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Altenburg, MO

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Population
324
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
579 ft
Median Home Value
$161,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$817/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$66,250
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Altenburg

With a population of around 350, Altenburg is a quiet Perry County town shaped by deep German roots dating back to 1839. Its early Lutheran settlers built the historic Log Cabin College, a preserved native-timber schoolhouse that still stands today near Trinity Lutheran Church. Beautiful 19th-century architecture gives the town an authentic historic character, celebrated at the local Lutheran Heritage Center and Museum where generations of family stories are preserved.

Altenburg, Missouri 48 Public School District

Every September, the town comes alive for the East Perry Community Fair, a massive regional draw featuring tractor pulls, livestock shows, and classic fair food. Day to day, families appreciate the tight-knit feel of Altenburg Elementary School and the local branch of the Riverside Regional Library, creating a peaceful and welcoming environment for anyone looking for quiet small-town living.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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