Where is Altus, Oklahoma, USA?

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Where is Altus Located? - Altus is a city located in the Jackson County of Oklahoma, United States. Altus lies between 35.0907026 Degrees North latitudes and 80.6861799 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Altus?: The Google Map showing the location of Altus in the U.S. state of Oklahoma.

Where is Altus Located?

Altus is a city located in the Jackson County of Oklahoma, United States. Altus lies between 35.0907026 Degrees North latitudes and 80.6861799 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Altus city is 18729 people and the city has a total area of 18.37 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Altus City Facts, Oklahoma

City NameAltus
CountyJackson County
StateOklahoma
CountryUnited States
U.S. RegionSouth (West South Central)
Coordinates34.6381° N, 99.3343° W
Latitude34.6381
Longitude-99.3343
Elevation1,394 ft (425 m)
Founded1886
Incorporated1904
Named AfterLatin word "Altus" meaning "High" or "Elevated"
Population (2020 Census)18,415
Population Density (Sq mi)1,150
Area (Sq mi)Total: 16.3 | Land: 16.1 | Water: 0.2
DemonymAltusan / Altus Resident
CurrencyUS Dollar, $ (USD)
Time ZoneCentral Time (UTC−06:00 Standard, UTC−05:00 DST)
ZIP Codes73521, 73522
Area Code(s)580
Government TypeCouncil–Manager
Mayor (2025)Roberto Rodriguez (or current local listing)
Main IndustriesAgriculture, Military (Altus Air Force Base), Manufacturing, Retail
Major HighwaysU.S. Route 62, U.S. Route 283, State Highway 6
Nearest AirportAltus/Quartz Mountain Regional Airport (AQT)
Nearest Major International AirportWill Rogers World Airport, Oklahoma City (OKC)
Airport DistanceOKC Airport 140 miles (225 km)
ClimateHumid Subtropical / Semi-Arid transition
Average Annual Temperature64°F (18°C)
Highest Recorded Temperature113°F (45°C)
Lowest Recorded Temperature-17°F (-27°C)
Known ForAltus Air Force Base, Cotton Production, Lake Altus-Lugert, Quartz Mountain State Park
Places to Visit in AltusAltus Air Force Base Museum, Museum of the Western Prairie, Lake Altus-Lugert, Quartz Mountain Nature Park, Jackson County Courthouse
EducationAltus Public Schools, Western Oklahoma State College
Nearest Major CitiesLawton (54 mi), Oklahoma City (140 mi), Wichita Falls, Texas (85 mi)
Official Websitehttps://www.altusok.gov

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