Altus, Oklahoma

Population 19,708

Altus is located in Jackson County, OK. The population is 19,708, making Altus the largest city in Jackson County.

There are 11 public schools in Altus with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Altus is moderate , and there are 39 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Altus is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Altus property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Altus include Friendship, Martha and Blair.

Altus Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 19.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 59.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.8%

Crime Rate

5.02% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 167
  • Violent Crimes: 226
  • Robbery: 22
  • Burglary: 485
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

31.57% Higher than national avg.
  • 39 offenders in Altus
  • 19.79 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

109 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 9
  • Tanks & Spills: 99

Unemployment

Low 2.9%
  • Oklahoma unemployment average: 3.4%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 11 K-12 public schools in Altus, OK and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Altus's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
1 Private School

Altus Christian Academy

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2 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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5 Former Drug Labs view all

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26 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Altus, OK issued 26 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Altus, OK issued 32 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $581
  • 1 Bedroom: $585
  • 2 Bedrooms: $754
  • 3 Bedrooms: $932
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,169

Zip Codes

73521 73522 73523 73526 73554 73556 73560

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Environmental Hazards

109 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (124/124)
    Altus, OK has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Altus, OK is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
    Altus, OK is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 39.5°
  • February 42.12°
  • March 52.33°
  • April 61.1°
  • May 70.34°
  • June 81.96°
  • July 85.52°
  • August 85.1°
  • September 74.65°
  • October 61.98°
  • November 51.63°
  • December 39.48°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Altus, OK

Earthquakes
Altus, OK has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Altus, OK has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Altus, OK has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Altus, OK has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Altus, OK: $41,233

Unemployment

Unemployment in Altus is 2.9%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.4% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 52.39%
White Collar - 47.61%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Mary Fallin
  • Sen. James M. Inhofe
  • Sen. James Lankford

City Representatives

  • Frank Lucas

Neighborhood Info

5 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

6 Cemeteries view all

18 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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