Alva, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Woods County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
5,009
Population
794/sq mi density
$41,728
Median Income
$27,603 per capita
$132,500
Home Value
$110,580 Zillow
$826
Median Rent
32.8% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
141
Violent Crime/100K
704 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$41,728 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$132,500 home value, $826/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
141 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Alva enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,478 ft (450 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 794/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7896°N, 98.6649°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Woods County County |
| Nearest Airport | Enid Woodring Regional (WDG) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.3 in |
Alva has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 35°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (1.0").