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Alva, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Woods County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
5,009 Population 794/sq mi density
$41,728 Median Income $27,603 per capita
$132,500 Home Value $100,027 Zillow
$826 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
119 Violent Crime/100K 717 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$41,728 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$132,500 home value, $826/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
119 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. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,478 ft (450 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²)
Population Density794/sq mi
Coordinates36.7896°N, 98.6649°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWoods County County
Nearest AirportEnid Woodring Regional (WDG)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.3"
20% below US avg
Snowfall 11.3"
Wettest Month (May) 3.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median45.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.4 / 100
Community Resilience67.5 / 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)

Earthquake History

4,614 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 13, 2016 18 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M5.1 34 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.7 33 km
Apr 9, 2018 8 km NNE of Marshall, Oklahoma M4.6 116 km
Apr 7, 2018 5 km WNW of Lucien, Oklahoma M4.6 117 km
Jul 27, 2015 4 km NNE of Crescent, Oklahoma M4.5 132 km
Jan 31, 2022 7 km NW of Medford, Oklahoma M4.5 78 km
Jan 7, 2016 16 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 34 km
Jul 20, 2015 7 km SSE of Byron, Oklahoma M4.4 37 km
Jan 7, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 36 km
Jun 9, 2018 8 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.4 54 km
May 17, 2019 8 km E of Pond Creek, Oklahoma M4.4 87 km
Jul 9, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.4 37 km
Jun 17, 2015 6 km ESE of Covington, Oklahoma M4.3 116 km
Jul 29, 2014 9 km E of Nescatunga, Oklahoma M4.3 55 km
Sep 8, 2017 9 km ESE of Jefferson, Oklahoma M4.3 88 km
Feb 5, 2015 8 km NE of Cherokee, Oklahoma M4.2 33 km
Mar 5, 2018 5 km NNW of Breckinridge, Oklahoma M4.2 89 km
May 13, 2017 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 35 km
Jan 26, 2015 5 km NNE of Medford, Oklahoma M4.2 86 km
Jul 8, 2016 17 km SE of Waynoka, Oklahoma M4.2 35 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

625 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 16 fatalities, 158 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 4, 2007 EF5 94 km 11
May 12, 2004 EF4 80 km 0
May 2, 1979 EF4 47 km 1
Apr 17, 1976 EF4 33 km 0
Mar 16, 1965 EF4 55 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 66 km 0
May 19, 2012 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 14, 2012 EF3 87 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 81 km 1
May 10, 2010 EF3 57 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 44 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 81 km 0
May 23, 2008 EF3 77 km 2
Apr 17, 2002 EF3 85 km 0
May 26, 1991 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 26, 1991 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 12, 1991 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 12, 1991 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 26, 1991 EF3 60 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF3 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ANDERSON CREEK FIRE (374,523 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ANDERSON CREEK FIRE 374,523 38 km
2018 RHEA 277,949 93 km
1996 UNNAMED 88,943 35 km
2017 OKS - 283 68,558 98 km
2016 350 COMPLEX 58,055 56 km
2018 34 COMPLEX 57,533 65 km
2017 OKS - SELMAN 44,767 64 km
2009 PUTNAM 42,995 96 km
2009 CHESTER 34,432 54 km
2015 BOILING SPRINGS FIRE 20,264 58 km
2022 217 18,293 46 km
1994 UNNAMED 16,448 76 km
2016 BUFFALO 16,160 92 km
2022 720 FIRE 8,761 88 km
2008 LARKIN 8,397 62 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,276 49 km
2020 EWB 5,706 36 km
2009 CLEO 5,063 43 km
2008 BYRON 5,033 49 km
2007 SALT FORK DELTA 4,784 40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 39°F (4°C) 1.0 in
March 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.4 in
May 67°F (20°C) 4.0 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
November 46°F (8°C) 1.7 in
December 36°F (2°C) 1.0 in

Alva has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 35°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (0.8").

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