What are the schools like in Alva, OK?

Alva is served primarily by ALVA. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Alva?

The median household income in Alva, OK is $41,809 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

What is the weather like in Alva, OK?

Alva has an average high temperature of 47.0°F in January and 95.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 11.3 inches.

Alva, OK Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Alva, OK affordable or expensive?

Alva's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Alva is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $121,900 and the median rent is $809 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Alva, OK?

Alva has a violent crime rate of 140.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 704.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Alva, OK a Good Place to Live?

Alva is a small town of 5,020 in Oklahoma, with a median household income of $41,809 and a 5.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Alva stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Alva is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Alva city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.8

Alva's overall cost of living index is 89.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Alva costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Alva, OK	National Avg
Median Home Value	$121,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$809	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$41,809	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Alva's violent crime rate is 140.9 per 100,000 residents — 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

140.9 /100k

Property Crime

704.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Alva is served primarily by ALVA. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Alva, OK	National Avg
School District	ALVA	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Alva sees average highs of 47.0°F in January and 95.2°F in July, with 30.3 inches of annual precipitation and 11.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Alva, OK
Average High — January	47.0°F
Average High — July	95.2°F
Annual Precipitation	30.3"
Annual Snowfall	11.3"

Demographics

Metric	Alva, OK	National Avg
Population	5,020	—
Median Age	29.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	10.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	20.2%	22.2%
65 and over	14.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hopeton, OK 7 mi Capron, OK 9 mi Avard, OK 9 mi Dacoma, OK 11 mi Lambert, OK 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Alva

Alva, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code:

73717

Alva vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alva, OK affordable or expensive?

Alva's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Alva roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $121,900 and median rent is $809/month.

What is the crime rate in Alva, OK?

Alva's violent crime rate is 140.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 704.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Alva?

Public schools in Alva are operated by ALVA. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 37.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Alva, OK a good place to live?

Alva, OK has a population of 5,020, a median household income of $41,809, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Alva?

Alva averages 47.0°F in January and 95.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.3 inches with about 11.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Alva?

Alva, OK is covered by 1 ZIP code: 73717.

What is the population of Alva?

The population of Alva, Oklahoma is 5,020 with a median age of 29.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Alva?

Key numbers for living in Alva: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $121,900, median household income $41,809, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Alva side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.