Altus
City in Franklin County, Arkansas
Altus is a city in Franklin County, Arkansas, with 665 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 541 ft (165 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Denning, 1.8 miles S.
- 665residents (2020 Census)
- 541 ftelevation · 165 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.4 km²
- 320 / sq mipopulation density
- 72821ZIP code
About Altus
Altus ( AL-tiss) is a city in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States. Altus is located within the Arkansas River Valley at the edge of the Ozark Mountains. The epicenter of the Altus American Viticultural Area (AVA) within Arkansas Wine Country, the city is home to four wineries. Although founded as a coal mining community, the wine industry has driven the Altus economy since the first vineyards were planted in 1872. The population was 758 at the 2010 census, down from 817 at the 2000 census. In 2020, the population was 665 and was estimated as 674 in 2024.
Altus was the location for the first season of the television show The Simple Life, starring Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie.
Altus is the site of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (St. Mary's Catholic Church), which is on the National Register of Historic Places. St. Mary's Catholic Church was built in 1902 and is known for its beautiful paintings, ornate gold leaf walls, and Roman architecture.
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Living in Altus
- Median household income
- $47,500
- Median home value
- $108,200
- Median rent
- $592/mo
- Median age
- 41.9
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Altus had 665 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 665 |
|---|---|
| Density | 320 per sq mi (123 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Altus at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Franklin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 665 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.08 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4496° N, 93.7653° W |
| ZIP code | 72821 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0501210 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Altus
- Denning1.8 mi S
- Wiederkehr Village1.9 mi N
- Alix2.8 mi SE
- Coal Hill5.7 mi E
- Ozark5.9 mi NW
- Hartman7.6 mi E
- Paris11.1 mi S
- Caulksville11.7 mi SW
- Ratcliff12.1 mi SW
- Subiaco12.7 mi SE
- Scranton14.1 mi SE
- Branch14.5 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Altus
What county is Altus in?
Altus is in Franklin County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Altus, AR?
665 people lived in Altus at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Altus, AR?
The ZIP code of Altus is 72821.
What is the elevation of Altus?
541 feet (165 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Altus?
Denning (1.8 mi), Wiederkehr Village (1.9 mi), Alix (2.8 mi), Coal Hill (5.7 mi), Ozark (5.9 mi).
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