Altus, OK
Living in Altus
Bikeability21
Walkability27
Commute100
Public Transit9
Affordability95
Public Safety66
Airports12
Hospitals39
Colleges19
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools23
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
19kPopulation-1k (2010–19)
33 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
25%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black8%
Caucasian58%
Hispanic or Latino27%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate25%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$7.1k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
15 mi Average Commute
74%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector53%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Military5%
Sales and office17%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$107kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$517Median Monthly Rent+$122 (2010–19)
44%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
LP gas1%
Utility gas76%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Altus
United States45
Oklahoma52
Jackson County32
Property Crime in Altus
United States48
Oklahoma62
Jackson County51
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 1 | 1 |
| Feb | 43 | 1 | 0 |
| Mar | 52 | 2 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 1 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Altus
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding32
Tornado19
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Altus, OK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Altus, OK
Altus Christian Academy
1 miles, W
St Paul Lutheran School
35 miles, S
Lawton Academy of Arts & Sciences
47 miles, E
Trinity Christian Academy
52 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Altus, OK
Cameron University
50 miles, E
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
70 miles, NE
Midwestern State University
70 miles, SE
University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma
81 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Altus, OK
Mangum Regional Medical Center
20 miles, NW
Elkview General Hosptial
29 miles, NE
Wilbarger General Hospital
34 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Altus, OK
Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport
51 miles, E
Will Rogers World Airport
109 miles, NE
Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport
141 miles, W