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Altus, Oklahoma

city · Jackson County

At a glance

18,646
Population
$152,200
Median home value (all homes)
50% below U.S. median
$111,492
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$854/mo
Median rent
37% below U.S. median
$55,295
Median household income
30% below U.S. median
11.1 min
Average commute
90.8%
Homes with broadband
91.65%
Locations with fiber available
6.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 88 — 12% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing32% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities21% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance10% above
Commute cost60% below
For business: Oklahoma is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Western Oklahoma State College 2-year
Southwest Technology Center Certificates
Nearest 4-year college51 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates85.3%
College graduates23.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Altus/Southwest Area Economic Development Corporation
region South Western Oklahoma Development Authority
SWODA is a regional development authority serving Beckham, Custer, Greer, Harmon, Jackson, Kiowa, Roger Mills and Washita counties, providing services and technical assistance to strengthen local governments and promote orderly growth and development. Its mission is to strengthen local governments, promote growth and development, and improve quality of life by maximizing economic and social opportunities in the region.
state Oklahoma Department of Commerce
The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is the central economic development agency for Oklahoma, working to create an environment that promotes jobs, investment and economic prosperity in the state, and to help Oklahoma businesses grow.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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