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Jackson County, OK
9 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Jackson County, Oklahoma.
Population
24,678
Land area
803sq mi
People per sq mi
31
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Jackson County
Jackson County at a glance
- Jackson County is 48% less dense than Oklahoma as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,799 a year, 3% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,400 (21% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $842 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Altus (18,646), Blair (585) and Olustee (555).
Local data for Jackson County, OK
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools17
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks12
- Post Offices10
- Parks12
- Grocery Stores5
- Restaurants86
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment1
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places9
Housing and community stats
Jackson County, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,799
Poverty rate
16.2%
Median home value
$158,400
Prices -0.6% in a year
Median rent
$842/mo
Homeownership
59.2%
Bachelor's or higher
24.8%
Median age
35.1
Average commute
13.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,942), German Americans (3,230), Irish Americans (2,199).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,043
9,572 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,896
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$239M
FY 2026, $9,631 per person
PPP loans
$42.6M
1,368 loans, 5,405 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$265K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Jackson County, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.0%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 13.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jackson County, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,051
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
31
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 28°F
28.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jackson County, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.9%
U.S. 11.1% +2.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Jackson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Jackson County, OK?
- Altus is the largest city or town in Jackson County, with about 18,646 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Jackson County?
- Jackson County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 73521, 73523, 73526, 73532, 73537.
- What is the population of Jackson County, OK?
- About 24,678 people live in Jackson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Jackson County?
- Jackson County borders Wilbarger County, TX, Kiowa County, Tillman County, Greer County, Hardeman County, TX, Harmon County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023