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Altus, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Franklin County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
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
61°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$37,656 median income, 4.3% 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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 534 ft (163 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 453/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4468°N, 93.7644°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Franklin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Fort Smith Regional (FSM) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in |
Altus has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 39°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (2.6").