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 enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
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
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 | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in |
Altus has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and February the driest (3.3").