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Altus, Oklahoma

       
Total population 19,525 Average January/July temperatures 35.5° / 83.6°
Median home price N/A Annual Precipitation 29.87 in. /yr.
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Altus, Oklahoma

In the heart of Oklahoma's Great Plains Country, Altus is the home of Altus Air Force Base.

Climate
The city has low humidity, with an average temperature of 61.1 degrees.
Cultural Attractions
Quartz Mountain Arts and Conference Center and the Museum of the Western Prairie are standouts.
Fun Fact
Altus has an average of over 300 days of weather favorable for flying each year.
Geography
Altus is located in the southwest corner of the state.
Recreation
Some of the best quail hunting in the country as well as stock car racing, fishing, and golf are available. A world record was set recently with the catch of a 23 lb., 4 oz. striped bass in Lake Altus.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 48.02 ° / 22.94 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 95.81 ° / 71.47 °
Precipitation (?) 29.87 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 42 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 130
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 97
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) N/A
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $34035.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $32185
Maximum state income tax (?) 5.65 %
State sales tax (?) 8 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) N/A
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 0
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 4
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 1
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 1
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 1
Number of libraries within the county (?) 1
Number of museums within the county (?) 1
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 0
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 19,525
Population density (?) 1,182 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 17.6% growth
Population over 55 (?) 4,313 people
Education (?) 24 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 2
Number of clinics within the county (?) 6
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 6
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