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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
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.
Altus strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 1% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Altus to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Men | |  |
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| People Above Poverty | |  |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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