Altus, OK

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
18,670 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$55,550 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
12 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$124,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$445 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$619 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
45.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jackson County
3
Altus Urban Area
3
Oklahoma
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jackson County
5
Altus Urban Area
5
Oklahoma
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 1 39
Feb 1 0 42
Mar 2 0 52
Apr 3 0 61
May 4 0 70
Jun 4 0 79
Jul 2 0 82
Aug 3 0 82
Sep 3 0 74
Oct 3 0 61
Nov 2 0 49
Dec 1 1 40

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 71% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 21%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, OK State Senate District 38, OK State House District 52, OK
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Schools

Rivers Es
<1 miles, E • 4.6 star
Altus Intermediate School
1 miles, W • 1.9 star
Altus Hs
1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Western Oklahoma State College
2 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Southwest Technology Center
2 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Vernon College
34 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Western Technology Center
49 miles, NE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Elkview General Hosptial
29 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Wilbarger General Hospital
34 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Lawton-Fort Sill Regional Airport
51 miles, SE • 1 star
Will Rogers World Airport
109 miles, E • 2.8 star
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