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Alva, Oklahoma, in Woods county, is 95 miles SW of Wichita, Kansas. There are an estimated 5,288 people in the city.
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.
In 2000, Alva had a median family income of $38,041. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Alva.
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.
Approximately 62% of housing in Alva is owner-occupied.
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.
Alva strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 2% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 2% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 5% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Alva to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):
Ratings range from 
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| Senior Citizens |  |  |
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| Racial Diversity | | |
| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
| Well-Paid Single Women | | |
| Children Under 5 Years Old |  | |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
| People in Middle Class or Better | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Public Transportation Use | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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