Alva Authority

Alva is a lower-income small town of 4,982 with home prices 1.5× below the Oklahoma median.

Alva, Oklahoma

Alva is a Oklahoma town in Woods County, Oklahoma, home to 4,982 residents. Median household income is $40,709.

Definition and scope

Alva sits within Woods County, Oklahoma, one of Oklahoma's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 3.

Who lives here

Alva has approximately 4,982 residents. The median age is 28.3 years. Roughly 50% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $133,600.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 81.0%
• Black or African American: 2.4%
• Hispanic or Latino: 10.1%
• Asian: 0.1%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Alva is $40,709. Poverty rate stands at 25.9%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.3%. Educational attainment: 39.5% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Alva:

• Public schools: 5
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Alva Regional Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Woods County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Hutchinson, Kansas.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 1,367 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 7a.

References

• Oklahoma State Authority — state-level reference for Oklahoma.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.