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Alva, Oklahoma

Introduction to Alva, Oklahoma

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

Alva History

The city of Alva is located in Woods County. It was established in 1893 as Cherokee Outlet’s land office. It is said the area was named after Alva Adams, who was a railroad attorney. He later became the governor of Colorado.

Alva and nearby Attractions

  • Carry Nation Home
  • Hatfield Park
  • Plains Indians and Pioneers Museum
  • Railroad Museum of Oklahoma

Things To Do In Alva

Churches in the area include the Assembly of God Church, the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Zion Lutheran Church and the Bible Baptist Church. One can also visit museums like the Railroad Museum of Oklahoma and the Plains Indians and Pioneers Museum.

Alva Transportation

Wichita Mid-Continent is the nearest major airport.

Alva Higher Education

Higher studies can be pursued from Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Hutchinson Community College, Friends University, Langston University and Wichita State University.

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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