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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 59
Population18,670
Foreign Born3.8%
Population Density1,025people per mi²
Median Age33.5 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

64/100

36% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Altus, Oklahoma

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $14k$27k
Comfortable $24k$36k
Luxury $92k+$142k+
Elite (Top 5%) $108k+$167k+
Affordability Ratio

156%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean98%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
9
Positive
32
Poor
0
Negative
0

Groceries

1 within 10 miles

1.5mi

Gas

2 within 10 miles

1.8mi

Hospital

2 within 20 miles

1.6mi

Airport

DFW — Dallas/Fort Worth International

178.2mi

Post Office

USPS — Altus, OK

2.1mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf0 
Camping2Nearest 20.1 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
F
Distressed

A low-income area with significant economic hardship. Household wealth and educational attainment are well below national averages.

Median HHI
$56k-1.9%
26% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$342k
48% below US avg
College Educated
23.5%
33% below US avg
WFH
4.5%
69% below US avg
Homeownership
55.9%
15% below US avg
Median Home
$125k
56% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 75% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
16.3
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−18.7%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−19.2%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.05 / 1k Residents83% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.00 / 1k Residents35% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−18.2%
Burglary
3.51 / 1k Residents4% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
9.78 / 1k Residents22% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.65 / 1k Residents67% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+23Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Altus, Oklahoma
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair9.0% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (180% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season243 days314 frost-free
Annual Rainfall21.2"
Elevation1,365 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B-
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great194 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,025/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D
Poor3 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorStrong Wind, Inland Flooding, Tornado, Heat Wave, Drought
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 376 mi · coast 420 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$54.4M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityOklahoma City681k people are 116 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital116 miOklahoma City, OK
Nearest Prison21 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T11:45:43.000Z

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