Altus, Oklahoma

Altus, Oklahoma
Jackson County Courthouse in Altus
Motto: 
"City with a future to share"
Altus
Location within Oklahoma
Altus
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 34°39′23″N 99°18′22″W / 34.65639°N 99.30611°W / 34.65639; -99.30611
CountryUnited States
StateOklahoma
CountyJackson
Government
  TypeCouncil-Manager
  MayorRobert Garrison
  City ManagerGary Jones
Area
  Total
18.41 sq mi (47.69 km2)
  Land18.21 sq mi (47.17 km2)
  Water0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2)
Elevation
1,365 ft (416 m)
Population
 (2023)
  Total
18,635
  Density1,028.33/sq mi (397.03/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
73521-73523
Area code580
FIPS code40-01700
GNIS feature ID2409689
Websitewww.altusok.gov

Altus (/ˈæltəs/) is a city in and the county seat of Jackson County, Oklahoma, United States. The population was 18,729 at the 2020 census.

Altus is home to Altus Air Force Base, the United States Air Force training base for C-17, KC-46 and KC-135 aircrews. It is also home to Western Oklahoma State College and Southwest Technology Center.