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Altus, AR


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Altus, Arkansas

Altus, Arkansas, in Franklin county, is 36 miles E of Fort Smith, Arkansas (center to center) and 134 miles E of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city has a population of 817.

The People and Families of Altus

In Altus, about 52% of adults are married. Altus is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Altus had a median family income of $29,286. Home offices are common in Altus.

Altus Housing

In Altus, 56% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.

Commuting

In Altus, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Altus strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Altus Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Altus, AR

Comparing Altus to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Female Share of the Population76
Senior Citizens67
Age of the Population57
Racial Diversity43
Male Share of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults68
Median Family Income23
People Above Poverty12
People in Middle Class or Better12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times64
Walking and Biking to Work66
Public Transportation Use45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes96
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Affordability of Rents64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
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