Altus, Oklahoma
Quick Statistics
Altus is a community in Jackson County, Oklahoma, home to about 18,646 people spread across 18.2 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $34,228 a year, and a typical home is worth about $152,200. About 37.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 85.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 6 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Oklahoma towns GeoStat tracks, Altus ranks number 28 of 834 in population, number 331 in median household income, number 208 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Altus typically top out near 96°F in July, while January nights average about 28°F. The area sees roughly 4 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Friendship, OK | 5.4 mi. | 17 |
| 2. | Martha, OK | 6.5 mi. | 134 |
| 3. | Blair, OK | 8.6 mi. | 585 |
| 4. | Headrick, OK | 10.0 mi. | 69 |
| 5. | Olustee, OK | 10.0 mi. | 555 |
| 6. | Elmer, OK | 12.4 mi. | 59 |
| 7. | Tipton, OK | 14.7 mi. | 784 |
| 8. | East Duke, OK | 14.8 mi. | 313 |
What is the population of Altus, Oklahoma?
Altus has a population of about 18,646 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Altus, Oklahoma in?
Altus is located in Jackson County, Oklahoma.
What is the median home value in Altus, Oklahoma?
The median home value in Altus is about $152,200, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Altus, Oklahoma?
The median personal income in Altus is about $34,228 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Altus, Oklahoma?
Since 1950, 76 tornadoes have been recorded in Jackson County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Altus, Oklahoma?
Typical July highs run about 96 degrees and January lows about 28 degrees, with around 4 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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