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Alva, OK
City in Woods County, Oklahoma.
Population
4,982
Land area
6.3sq mi
People per sq mi
790
ZIP codes
0
Alva and its ZIP codes
Alva at a glance
- Alva is about 13 times as dense as Oklahoma as a whole.
- It is the 76th most populous of 834 cities and towns in Oklahoma.
- Households here earn a median of $40,709 a year, 37% less than the Oklahoma figure of $65,039.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,600 (33% below Oklahoma) and median rent is $877 a month.
Local data for Alva, OK
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alva, OK, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,709
Poverty rate
25.9%
Median home value
$133,600
Median rent
$877/mo
Homeownership
50.1%
Bachelor's or higher
39.5%
Median age
28.3
Average commute
11.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (948), Irish Americans (460), Mexican Americans (448).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Woods County. PPP loans are for Alva.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,327
3,257 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,135
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$50.6M
FY 2026, $5,872 per person
How people get to work
Alva, OK, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.6%
- Carpooled12.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked11.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home1.1%
Average one-way commute: 11.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alva, OK, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
875
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 23°F
30.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alva, OK, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Alva
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HopetonCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.5 |
| AvardCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.1 |
| CapronTown | 9.9 mi | 0.1 |
| DacomaTown | 9.9 mi | 0.5 |
| LambertTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| BurlingtonTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Hardtner, KSCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| WaynokaCity | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| CherokeeCity | 18 mi | 2 |
| CarmenTown | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| Kiowa, KSCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| AlineTown | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| ByronTown | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| AmoritaTown | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| FreedomTown | 24 mi | 0.4 |
| Hazelton, KSCity | 26 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alva, OK in?
- Alva is in Woods County, Oklahoma.
- What is the population of Alva, OK?
- About 4,982 people live in Alva, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alva?
- Nearby places include Hopeton (5.8 mi), Avard (8.4 mi), Capron (9.9 mi), Dacoma (9.9 mi), Lambert (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023