Altus, OK

Altus, Oklahoma

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

The People and Families of Altus

In Altus, about 58% of adults are married. Altus is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Approximately 27% of Altus is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of Altus.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Altus had a median family income of $38,400. Altus benefits from its educated workforce.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Altus residents, with $7,338. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Altus Housing

In Altus, 54% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The city has higher property taxes than most places in Oklahoma, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Altus, 92% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Altus; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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%

Comparative Profile of Altus, OK

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Altus Almanac

Altus Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Altus Public Libraries

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Altus Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Altus residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Altus Hospitals

JACKSON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
P O BOX 8190, 1200 EAST PECAN
(580) 482-4781
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Altus

Altus High Schools (2004)

ALTUS HS
400 N. PARK AVENUE
580-481-2167
Serves 868 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.5

NAVAJO HS
15695 S. CR. 210
580-482-7742
Serves 105 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 26.3

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