Jackson County

Jackson County is an administrative division in southwestern Oklahoma with Altus as its county seat. The area encompasses several smaller towns and rural communities, with a landscape shaped primarily by agricultural activity.

The county was established in 1907 during Oklahoma's transition from territory to statehood, creating a new framework for local governance. This founding period shaped the region's development throughout the following decades.

The administrative offices in Jackson County deliver essential services through a network of departments focused on community development and resident support.

Visitors and residents can access information about administrative matters through county offices located in Altus. Most essential services are available during standard business hours in the city.

The county maintains specific agricultural programs and water management initiatives that address the regional needs of southwestern Oklahoma farmers.

Location: Oklahoma

Inception: July 16, 1907

Capital city: Altus

Shares border with: Greer County, Kiowa County, Tillman County, Wilbarger County, Hardeman County, Harmon County

Website: http://jackson.okcounties.org

GPS coordinates: 34.59000,-99.41000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:55