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Alva, Oklahoma


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Alva, Oklahoma

Alva, Oklahoma, in Woods county, is 95 miles SW of Wichita, Kansas. There are an estimated 5,288 people in the city.

The People and Families of Alva

In Alva, about 47% of adults are married. In Alva, lots of people live on their own.

The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Alva had a median family income of $38,041. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Alva.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($250) in Alva. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Alva Housing

Approximately 62% of housing in Alva is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Alva, 90% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in Alva than other cities.

Of Note

High Points

Alva strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyAlva Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyAlva Affordability of Property Taxes
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyAlva Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 5%trophyAlva College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyAlva Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 17%Alva Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Alva, OK

Comparing Alva to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens98
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Age of the Population43
Racial Diversity35
Well-Paid Single Men39
Well-Paid Single Women39
Children Under 5 Years Old21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults710
People in Middle Class or Better38
Median Family Income38
People Above Poverty36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes106
Affordability of Rents107
People Living Alone99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals610
Housing Recently Built31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime87
Low Violent Crime68

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