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Altus, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Jackson County County
Altus, OK
At a Glance
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)
Is Altus a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Altus residents earn a median household income of $55,550 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,250. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 672 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Altus is $124,800 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $104,843. Median rent is $897/month, with 24.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Altus reports 226 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,143/100K. The murder rate is 5.4/100K.
Education
23.5% of adults in Altus hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below the national average). 85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Altus has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.