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Altus Afb, OK — ZIP 73523

Population: 243 (Census ACS)

FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, icestorm, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index (state)
387.2 (+3.0% YoY)

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, iceStorm, drought, hail, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · strongWind: Very High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 74% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.2%
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 flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
25.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
The Flying Cowboy Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Altus Air Force Base (LTS) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
JACKSON COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, ELKVIEW GENERAL HOSPITAL, MANGUM REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Mean commute to work
3 min

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,831
Average weekly wage
$939
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
7

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

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Common questions

What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 73523?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, iceStorm, drought, hail, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 73523?
Risk to homes is higher than 74% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 73523?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 73523?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 73523?
Regional Price Parity: 87.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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