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Avard: Economy & Jobs

Households in Avard earn a median $81,000 (1.5× higher than Woods County median $53,275; 1.2× higher than Oklahoma median $65,039), with homes at a median value of $-666,666,666. The surrounding county supports 3,324 jobs (avg $48,725).

Income & Affordability

Median household income $81,000 — above the Oklahoma median ($62,125). Poverty rate 27.8% (U.S. average ~12.5%).

Affordability · Poverty Rate27.8%
Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed$3,410
Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands)$231,378
Irs Income · Average AGI per return$67,853 (vs Oklahoma $74,344)
Irs Income · Year2022
Income Estimate$89,737
Median Household Income$81,000 (vs Oklahoma $62,125) median_household_income: 2 observations from 2026-04-23 to 2026-04-23
Poverty Rate27.8%

Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12

Economic Character

Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.

Economic Character · Workforceblue_collar
Economic Character · Top IndustryEducation Healthcare
Economic Character · Income Levelupper-middle
Economic Character · Median Income$81,000

Employment & Workforce

Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents.

Commuter Profile · Primary Modedrove alone
Employment · Avg annual employment (county)3,324
Employment · Total annual wages (county)$161,952,316
Employment · Average annual pay$48,725
Employment · Year2024
State Occupation Wages · Year2023
State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code00-0000
State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · TitleAll Occupations
State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment1,664,310

Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES)  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12

Industry Sectors

Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.

Agriculture · Total Farms24
Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres82,077
Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres3,419.90
Agriculture · Top CommoditiesAnimal Totals, Cattle, Crop Totals, Grain, Wheat
Agriculture · Year2022
Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count)249
Business Patterns · Total Employees2,175
Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands90,970
Business Patterns · Year2022

Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match

Local Business Mix

Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.

Local Businesses · Gas Stations4
Local Businesses · Auto Repair5
Local Businesses · Commercial Banks7
Local Businesses · Insurance Agencies9
Local Businesses · Law Offices5
Local Businesses · Dental Offices3
Local Businesses · Optometrists3
Local Businesses · Child Day Care4

Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes

Dining Scene

Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.

Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants8
Dining Scene · Fast Food6

Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722

Banking

FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.

Branches (6)

High Plains Bank
ALVA BRANCH · 810 E Oklahoma Blvd · 73717
The Hopeton State Bank
The Hopeton State Bank · 19495 County Rd 440 · 73746
Dream First Bank, National Association
ALVA BRANCH · 604 Flynn St · 73717
COREBANK
COREBANK · 1522 Missouri St · 73860
Community Bank
Community Bank · 1729 College Blvd · 73717
Wisdom Heritage Bank
Wisdom Heritage Bank · 518 College Ave · 73717

SNAP & Food Access

USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.

Sample (3)

Walmart 178
Super Store · 914 E OKLAHOMA BLVD
Jiffy Trip 221
Convenience Store · 1710 College Blvd
WHITTETS COUNTRY STORE
Other · 503 Oklahoma Blvd
Nearest Snap · NameJiffy Trip 221
Nearest Snap · Distance8.6 mi

Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates

Chamber of Commerce

IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.

Chamber Of Commerce · NameINOLA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Sources: IRS EO BMF  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12

Spending & Tax

Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).

Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024$51,124,374
Federal Spending · Per Capita5,928.15 (vs Oklahoma $7,371)
Federal Spending · Population8,624 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420)

Sources: USAspending API

Other

Pct Drove Alone84.6%
Retirement Score · Median age23.8 years (vs Oklahoma 35.2y)
Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby1
Retirement Score · Factorshospital access
Retirement Score · Ratinglimited

Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12