Alva, OK

Living in Alva

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Bikeability 36
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Walkability 60
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Commute 100
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Public Transit 24
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Affordability 98
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Public Safety 87
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Airports 21
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 21
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Schools 34
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Residents

5.1k Population +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

$45k Median 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

$95k Median Home Value +$18k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$535 Median 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

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Alva, OK

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Colleges

Colleges near Alva, OK

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Barclay College
62 miles, NW
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Newman University
93 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Alva, OK

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Share Medical Center
0 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Alva, OK

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