Oklahoma
Alva is a small city in Oklahoma with a population of 5,009. Residents earn $41,728 per year, which is 44% below the national average.
Based on current data, Alva receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include a highly educated population, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Alva stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Alva is $41,728, 44% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Alva is $132,500, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $826 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 89.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Alva enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches, including 11.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
| English Only | 93.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.7% |
| 50% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $41,728 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,603 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $937 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,853 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 299 |
| County GDP | $731M |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Healthcare | 19 |
| Retail | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,988 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.50% |
| Commute Time | 11.2 min |
| Work from Home | 1.3% |
| Census Median | $132,500 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $100,027 |
| Census Median Rent | $826 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Studio | $744 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $995 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,297 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,501 |
| Owner-Occupied | 51.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,988 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.50% |
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.0% |
| Heart Disease | 6.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.6% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.2% |
| Depression | 27.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.9% |
| Physical Distress | 14.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,721/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.3 inches |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,478 ft (450 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 794/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7896°N, 98.6649°W |
| County FIPS | 40151 |
Winner: Republican by 64.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.9% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 794/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 19 |
| Restaurants | 27 |
| Retail Stores | 40 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 11.2 min |
| Work from Home | 1.3% |