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Alva, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Woods County County
Alva, OK
At a Glance
How Alva Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alva's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Alva a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Alva residents earn a median household income of $41,728 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,603. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 299 business establishments, including 27 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alva is $132,500 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $100,027. Median rent is $826/month, with 32.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Alva reports 119 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 717/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
37.9% of adults in Alva hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% above the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alva has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.