Altus, AR

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
857 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$37,656 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$110,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$396 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$454 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Franklin County
3
Arkansas
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Franklin County
3
Arkansas
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 2 37
Feb 3 1 42
Mar 4 0 50
Apr 5 0 59
May 5 0 68
Jun 4 0 76
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 3 0 80
Sep 4 0 72
Oct 5 0 61
Nov 5 0 50
Dec 4 0 40

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 24%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, AR State Senate District 26, AR State House District 26, AR
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Schools

Ozark Middle School
<1 miles, S • 2.8 star
Elgin B Milton Elem School
5 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Westside High School
6 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

University of the Ozarks
17 miles, E • 1.9 star
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
35 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Mercy Hospital Ozark
5 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Johnson Regional Medical Center
18 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Airports

Fort Smith Regional Airport
35 miles, W • 1 star
Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport
65 miles, N • 1.9 star
Joplin Regional Airport
125 miles, N • 1 star
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