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Altus, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Jackson County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
18,670
Population
1,025/sq mi density
$55,550
Median Income
$30,250 per capita
$124,800
Home Value
$104,843 Zillow
$897
Median Rent
24.4% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
326 sunny days/yr
226
Violent Crime/100K
2,143 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$55,550 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,800 home value, $897/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
226 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Altus enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 61.9°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,368 ft (417 m) |
| Area | 18.6 sq mi (48.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,025/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6571°N, 99.3090°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Altus/Quartz Mountain Regional (AXS) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 25.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| 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) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.1 in |
Altus has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 39°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.9").