City safety & data profile

AltusOK

Altus, OK is a 19K-resident city in Jackson County with a median household income of $55,295.

Jackson County, Oklahoma. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Altus, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Altus has a population larger than 42% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $152,200, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

19K
Population
Top 58%
By size
$55,295
Median income
$152,200
Median home
17.4%
Poverty rate

The read on Altus

Altus posts a median household income higher than 15% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Altus area.

Top 85%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Altus

Where Altus income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$55,295 Bottom 15% higher than 15% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. OK $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Altus, OK beyond the headline numbers

Altus sits inside Jackson County, Oklahoma, at roughly 34.64°N, -99.33°W. Population 19,214, $55,295 median household income. Median home value $152,200, median rent $854. Poverty rate 17.4%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Altus's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 40.9%, then obesity at 40.7%. 1 hospital in/around Altus, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Altus from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
19,214
Altus
Median Income
$55,295
-19% vs avg
Median Home Value
$152,200
-33% vs avg
Median Age
33.7
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Jackson County) - Altus's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
25K-6%
Median Income
$62,799+47%
Median Home Value
$158,400+81%
Poverty Rate
16.2%-2%
Unemployment
5.1%-26%

Economics

Economics indicators for Altus, OK
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$854/mo
Poverty Rate
17.4% +23% vs avg
Unemployment 5.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 23.9%
Work From Home 4.8%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 68.7%
African American 8%
Asian 2.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
40.9%
Obesity
40.7%
High Blood Pressure
38.6%
Physical Inactivity
35.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
18%
Current Smoking
16.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
15%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.9%
Binge Drinking
14.3%
Diabetes
13.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 55.7%
Annual Checkup 77%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.3%
Stroke
3.8%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
JACKSON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUTHORITY
ALTUS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Altus, OK? ▼
Altus, OK has a population of 19,214 people, located in Jackson County, Oklahoma.
What is the median household income in Altus? ▼
The median household income in Altus, OK is $55,295 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 17.4%.
What is the median home value in Altus? ▼
The median home value in Altus, OK is $152,200. Median rent is $854/month.
What are the top health concerns in Altus? ▼
The top health indicators in Altus include Short Sleep Duration (40.9%), Obesity (40.7%), High Blood Pressure (38.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Altus? ▼
Altus has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Altus? ▼
The median age in Altus, OK is 33.7 years. 23.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Altus, OK is located in Jackson County, Oklahoma. With a population of 19K and a $55,295 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Altus area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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CDC Air Quality & Health

Health-impact reference for every AQI category

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National Ambient Air Quality Standards, the regulatory thresholds

Nearby Cities 8

Vernon, TX 11K Elk City, OK 13K Burkburnett, TX 11K Lawton, OK 97K Weatherford, OK 12K Wichita Falls, TX 105K Duncan, OK 23K Chickasha, OK 16K
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Using Altus's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Altus area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Altus against Oklahoma peers on any ranking lens. Explore Oklahoma

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Jackson County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.