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Altus, Oklahoma

Introduction to Altus, Oklahoma

Altus, Oklahoma, in Jackson county, is 53 miles W of Lawton, Oklahoma and 117 miles SW of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The city has a population of 21,447.

Altus History

Altus was named after a Latin term meaning “high place.” It is home to the training base for the United States Air Force. Altus is an anagram of Tulsa, which is Oklahoma’s second most populated city.

Altus and nearby Attractions

  • Museum of the Western Prairie
  • Roger Miller Museum
  • Childress County Heritage Museum
  • Great Plains State Park
  • Fort Sill Museum
  • Red River Valley Museum

Things To Do In Altus

While at Altus, one can visit churches like the Assembly of God Glad Tidings, the Emmanuel Baptist Church, the Grace United Methodist Church, the Highland Heights Methodist Church and the Altus Christian Fellowship. The Park Lane Shopping Center and the Altus Plaza Shopping Center and Mall are the popular shopping centers in the area.

Altus Transportation

Lawton-Ft. Sill Regional is the nearest major airport.

Altus Higher Education

Western Oklahoma State College is the local institution providing opportunities for higher education. Other nearby institutions include Midwestern State University, Oklahoma City University and Cameron University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyAltus Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyAltus Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Altus Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 9%Altus Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 11%Altus College Educated Adults
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 17%Altus Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Altus, OK

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens32
Well-Paid Single Men28
Female Share of the Population22
Age of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size78
Portion of People Married78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults59
Median Family Income38
People Above Poverty36
People in Middle Class or Better27

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work910
Public Transportation Use49
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes102
Affordability of Rents83
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Housing Recently Built55
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59
People Living Alone53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime67
Low Property Crime32

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