Altus is a city in Oklahoma state in USA with a population of 18533 residents.. The poverty rate of Altus is 17%, which is 21% higher than national average. The typical household in Altus earns $47990 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 52.1% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Altus, only 84% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Altus remained 3.9%, which is 17% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Altus, only 23% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 32% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Altus is 83, which is 17% lower than national average. Median home value in Altus is $89200 , which is 61% lower than national average. While median income in Altus remained $47990, which is 29% lower than national average.