At a Glance
Median Income
$37,656
$24,551 per capita
Home Value
$110,500
Zillow: $166,873
Median Rent
$657/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
3,018/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
80.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
22.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
21.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F
310 sunny days/yr
How Altus Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Altus's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Altus a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Altus residents earn a median household income of $37,656 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,551. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 394 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Altus is $110,500 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,873. Median rent is $657/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Altus reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,018/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
9.3% of adults in Altus hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Altus has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population857
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density453/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$37,656
Per Capita$24,551
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty22.4%
County GDP$689M
Avg Weekly Wage$855
Housing
A+
Home Value$110,500
Rent$657
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$166,873
Housing Units423
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property3,018/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary1,372/100K
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death12,985/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain49.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation534 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+80.8%
Graduate+0.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute15 min
Broadband69.2%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Altus was built in 1972.
10.8% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Fort Smith Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
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