City profile
Altus, OK
Jackson County · Population 18,646
Altus is a town in Jackson County, OK with about 18,646 residents and a typical home value near $152,000. It is 113 miles from Norman, OK, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
40°F
Summer avg
83°F
Sunny days / yr
230
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$152,200
Typical monthly housing
$937
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
74
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.87%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.75%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.99%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 86/100
Top hazards: Strong wind, Drought, Ice storm
Nearest major airport
109 mi to OKC Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 20% Democratic / 78% Republican
Community
Population
18,646
Black population
8.0%
County
Jackson County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes, hail
Highlights
- About 18,646 residents
- Typical home value about $152,000
- 113 miles from Norman, OK
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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