Altus, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Franklin County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
857 Population 453/sq mi density
$37,656 Median Income $24,551 per capita
$110,500 Home Value $166,873 Zillow
$657 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$37,656 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,500 home value, $657/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Altus, AR

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,656
50% below
$24,551 per capita
Home Value
$110,500
61% below
Zillow: $166,873
Median Rent
$657/mo
44% below
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,329/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
72% below
80.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
131% above
22.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
21.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

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)

Income
50%
Home Value
39%
Rent
56%
Poverty
181%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
231%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Altus a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
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 8.3% (131% 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 1,329/100K.

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 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population857
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density453/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans13.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$37,656
Per Capita$24,551
Unemployment8.3%
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
Property1,329/100K

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death12,985/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain51.3 in/yr
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.
31.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.