Alva, Oklahoma

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Alva is a community in Woods County, Oklahoma, home to about 4,982 people spread across 6.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $25,851 a year, and a typical home is worth about $133,600. About 43.7% of adults hold a college degree, and 88.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance.

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4,982
Total Population
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6.31 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$25,851
Median Personal Income
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$133,600
Median Home Value
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43.7%
College Educated
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88.7%
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▲ up 8.8 points since 2010
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Among the Oklahoma towns GeoStat tracks, Alva ranks number 76 of 834 in population, number 573 in median household income, number 253 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Alva typically top out near 94°F in July, while January nights average about 19°F. The area sees roughly 10 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Alva
# Town Distance Population
1.Capron, OK8.8 mi.0
2.Dacoma, OK10.6 mi.90
3.Lambert, OK15.2 mi.4
4.Burlington, OK15.4 mi.138
5.Hardtner, KS15.6 mi.216
6.Cherokee, OK17.2 mi.1,509
7.Carmen, OK18.5 mi.336
8.Waynoka, OK18.6 mi.926
Frequently Asked Questions About Alva

What is the population of Alva, Oklahoma?
Alva has a population of about 4,982 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Alva, Oklahoma in?
Alva is located in Woods County, Oklahoma.

What is the median home value in Alva, Oklahoma?
The median home value in Alva is about $133,600, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Alva, Oklahoma?
The median personal income in Alva is about $25,851 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Alva, Oklahoma?
Since 1950, 53 tornadoes have been recorded in Woods County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Alva, Oklahoma?
Typical July highs run about 94 degrees and January lows about 19 degrees, with around 10 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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