Altus, Arkansas

About Altus

Set in the western part of Arkansas, Altus is a tiny community counting 674 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Altus is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.89 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 357 residents per square mile.

📰 Altus News Today

• Multiple-vehicle crash on I-40 in Altus cleared 5newsonline.com · Dec 31
• James Post Obituary - Fort Smith, AR Dignity Memorial · Oct 8
• Altus, Arkansas Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 15
• Burmese community brings renewed life to church in Altus Arkansas Catholic · May 12
• Wine On The Mountain: Arkansas’ Under-the-Radar Industry Still Blooms In Altus Arkansas Money & Politics · Mar 17

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Altus Unique

• Positioned in western Arkansas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Arkansas — one of 625 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Altus

• Wiederkehr Wine Cellar & Weinkeller Restaurant — german

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏫 Schools in Altus

• OZARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Altus

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