Alva, OK
Living in Alva
Bikeability36
Walkability60
Commute100
Public Transit24
Affordability98
Public Safety87
Airports21
Hospitals68
Colleges21
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools34
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.1kPopulation+254 (2010–19)
31 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
34%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
51%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years38%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black3%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate25%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household51%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone14%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income+$3.4k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
12 mi Average Commute
75%Lived Here Last Year+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector71%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office23%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle1%
Walked6%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$95kMedian Home Value+$18k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$535Median Monthly Rent+$191 (2010–19)
44%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier26%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
LP gas3%
Utility gas77%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Alva
United States45
Oklahoma52
Woods County11
Property Crime in Alva
United States48
Oklahoma62
Woods County23
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (23%)(74%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton16%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 1 | 2 |
| Feb | 38 | 1 | 3 |
| Mar | 46 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 1 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alva
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding32
Tornado23
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Alva, OK
Private Schools
Private Schools near Alva, OK
Hillsdale Christian School
40 miles, E
Woodward Christian Academy
48 miles, SW
Emmanuel Christian School
50 miles, SE
St Joseph Catholic School
51 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Alva, OK
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
1 miles, N
Barclay College
62 miles, NW
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
87 miles, S
Newman University
93 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alva, OK
Share Medical Center
0 miles, SW
Kiowa District Hospital
18 miles, NE
Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital
35 miles, N
Fairview Regional Medical Center Authority
37 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Alva, OK
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
90 miles, NE
Stillwater Regional Airport
98 miles, SE
Will Rogers World Airport
113 miles, SE
Liberal Mid-America Regional Airport
128 miles, W