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Altus
  • Town in Oklahoma
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Altus

#29 in Best Places to Live in Oklahoma
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      A minus
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      A
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      D
    12. Commute
      B+
    Altus is a town in Oklahoma with a population of 18,825. Altus is in Jackson County and is one of the best places to live in Oklahoma. Living in Altus offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Altus and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Altus are highly rated.
    Population
    18,825
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $89,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $816
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      43%
    • Own
      57%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      233.2
      282.7
    • Murder
      11.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      27.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      11.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      455.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,099.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      264
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      16%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      16%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      27%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      15%
      11%
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    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $52,085
    National
    $69,021
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