Altus
City in Jackson County, Oklahoma
Altus is a city in Jackson County, Oklahoma, with 18,729 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,398 ft (426 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Friendship, 5.4 miles NE.
- 18,729residents (2020 Census)
- 1,398 ftelevation · 426 m
- 18.2 sq miland area · 47.2 km²
- 1,028 / sq mipopulation density
- 73523main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Altus
Altus () is a city in and the county seat of Jackson County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 18,729 at the 2020 census.
Altus is home to Altus Air Force Base, the United States Air Force training base for C-17, KC-46 and KC-135 aircrews. It is also home to Western Oklahoma State College and Southwest Technology Center.
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Living in Altus
- Median household income
- $55,295
- Median home value
- $152,200
- Median rent
- $854/mo
- Median age
- 33.7
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Altus had 18,729 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,729 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,028 per sq mi (397 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Altus at a glance
| State | Oklahoma (OK) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 18,729 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.22 sq mi (47.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,398 ft (426 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.6571° N, 99.3090° W |
| ZIP codes | 73523, 73521 |
| Official website | altusok.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4001700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Altus
- Friendship5.4 mi NE
- Martha6.5 mi NW
- Blair8.6 mi N
- Headrick10.0 mi E
- Olustee10.0 mi SW
- Elmer12.4 mi S
- Tipton14.7 mi SE
- East Duke14.8 mi W
- Mangum18.9 mi NW
- Snyder20.2 mi E
- Mountain Park20.5 mi E
- Granite20.6 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Altus
What county is Altus in?
Altus is in Jackson County, Oklahoma.
What is the population of Altus, OK?
18,729 people lived in Altus at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Altus, OK?
The main ZIP code is 73523. Other ZIP codes: 73521.
What is the elevation of Altus?
1,398 feet (426 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Altus?
Friendship (5.4 mi), Martha (6.5 mi), Blair (8.6 mi), Headrick (10.0 mi), Olustee (10.0 mi).
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