The Town FilesJackson County, Oklahoma
24,678 people. The median home is worth $158,400 (typical Oklahoma town: $122,500) and the median household earns $62,799.
Towns in Jackson County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altus | 18,729 | $152,200 | $55,295 | 33.7 |
People and housing
| Jackson County | Typical Oklahoma town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,400 | $122,500 |
| Median rent | $842 | $830 |
| Median household income | $62,799 | $54,111 |
| Median age | 35.1 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.8% | 16.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.2% | 18.8% |
Jobs and pay
9,599 jobs in 2024, average pay $52,785 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,051 storm events in Jackson County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Jackson County has been included in 30 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4791: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 24, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4587: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 17, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3555: Severe Winter Storm |
| December 21, 2020 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4575: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 5, 2020 | Biological | DR-4530: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3462: Covid-19 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).