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Altus, AR

Altus, AR.

Population: 1,972 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Altus, AR is $133,614 — up 4.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $148,118 after a median 119 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, heat wave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$133,614

Typical home value

+4.9%

1-year change

119

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$133,614
1-year appreciation
+4.9%
3-year appreciation
+5.0%
5-year appreciation
+21.2%
10-year appreciation
+65.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2024)
$134,455
House Price Index (state)
371.1 (+1.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$148,118
Median list price
$69,900
Median price per sqft
$97
1-year sale-price change
+123.6%
Median days on market
119 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
98.7%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+2.4%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$690/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$695/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$909/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,140/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,519/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
86.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.7 : 1
Schools include
OZARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, heat wave, lightning, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 73% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
83.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.3 in
Annual snowfall
1.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,315
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,703

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Fort Smith National Historic Site (40 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Winfield Airpark (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
JOHNSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, CHAMBERS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, BAPTIST HEALTH - VAN BUREN
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+109 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1976
Housing built before 1970
38.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.3%
Median annual property tax
$553
Households with broadband internet
55.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,873
Average weekly wage
$871
Top industries (by employment)
Utilities, Finance & Insurance, Agriculture
Annual residential building permits (county)
31

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

AltusState medianUS median
Typical home value$133,614$190,080$288,527
Median sale price$148,118$220,950$325,000
Median days on market119 days61 days51 days
Median annual property tax$553$628$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Altus, AR?
$133,614.
What is the median sale price in Altus, AR?
$148,118.
How long do homes take to sell in Altus, AR?
Median days on market: 119 days.
What is typical rent in Altus, AR?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $909/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Altus, AR?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, heat wave, lightning, winter weather.
What is the wildfire risk in Altus, AR?
Risk to homes is higher than 73% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Altus, AR?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Altus, AR?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Altus, AR?
1 schools (1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Altus, AR walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Altus, AR?
Regional Price Parity: 86.9 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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