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Altus, OK

Jackson CountyElev. 426 m
Population
18,670
Median home
$124,800
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
10
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Altus

Altus is home to roughly 18,670 residents. Altus sits in Jackson County. The median age is 33.5 and the median household income is $55,550. Homes carry a median value of $124,800, and about 56% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (57.4%). Around 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 11 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
18,670
Median age
33.5
Median household income
$55,550
Per-capita income
$30,250
Poverty rate
17.3%
High-school grad or higher
85.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
Unemployment
6.2%
Avg. commute
11.1 min
Work from home
4.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White57.4%
Hispanic or Latino27.5%
Black7.4%
Asian2%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts32.6%
Service18.9%
Sales & office16.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance16%
Production, transportation & material moving15.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$124,800
Median gross rent
$897/mo
Owner-occupied
55.9%
Median year built
1971
Households
7,371
Avg. household size
2.43

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Below average

Altus has 10 public schools — 5 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading43%
Math31%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

ALTUS HSHighGrades 9–12
NAVAJO HSHighGrades 9–12
ALTUS INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 5–6
ALTUS JHSMiddleGrades 7–8
NAVAJO JHSMiddleGrades 7–8
ALTUS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERElementary
ALTUS ESElementaryGrades 3–4
ALTUS PRIMARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades 1–2
NAVAJO ESElementaryGrades -1–6
RIVERS ESElementaryGrades -1–4

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime9% below national
Altus352
Oklahoma423
United States386
↑ 56% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime25% below national
Altus1,461
Oklahoma2,191
United States1,952
↓ 33% lower than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Altus Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Altus.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Jackson County
Strong windVery High
Ice stormRelatively High
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate
Winter weatherRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Altus is in Jackson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Altus sits in Jackson County. Elevation ~426 m.

Map of Altus
Altus, OK
Where Altus is
OklahomaTulsaNormanBroken ArrowEdmondLawtonAltus
Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Jackson County CourthouseBaker, W. C., HouseWichita Falls & Northwestern Railroad Passenger DepotJackson County Courthouse and Jail (Boundary Increase)Garnett, Elmer and Lela, House
Notable people from Altus
Robert Neelly BellahMoon MartinThomas C. OdenGerard BondJohn SterlingKathleen K. GilmoreBob PriddyKelly GarrisonRichard Lee McNairJake Colhouer
People searches in Altus
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Nearby cities
Lawton (51 mi)Elk (51 mi)Weatherford (70 mi)Duncan (78 mi)Chickasha (82 mi)El Reno (98 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Altus, OK (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Altus, Oklahoma.

Kenneth George Walker, 62
Altus · Jackson County · 73521
AKA Kdnneth George Walker, Ken Walker
Steven Clay Adams, 37
Altus · Jackson County · 73521
David Ramirez, 55
Altus · Jackson County · 73521
AKA Daid Ramirez

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Altus — frequently asked

What is the population of Altus, Oklahoma?
Altus has a population of about 18,670, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Altus?
The median home value in Altus is $124,800, and the median gross rent is $897/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Altus safe? What is the crime rate?
Altus Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 352 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Altus face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Jackson County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including strong wind, ice storm, drought.
How many schools are in Altus?
Altus has 10 public schools (5 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Altus?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Altus. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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