Alva, Oklahoma

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  1. Overview - Life In Alva
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Alva
  3. Crime In Alva
  4. Cost of Living In Alva
  5. Gender In Alva
  6. Household Income For Alva
  7. Education In Alva
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Alva
About Alva, Oklahoma
Is Alva, Oklahoma a good place to live?
Alva is a city in Oklahoma state in USA with a population of 5046 residents.. The poverty rate of Alva is 17.1%, which is 22% higher than national average. The typical household in Alva earns $46929 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 52.2% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Alva, only 89% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Alva remained 5.2%, which is 11% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Alva, only 36% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 28% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Alva is 82, which is 18% lower than national average. Median home value in Alva is $98900 , which is 57% lower than national average. While median income in Alva remained $46929, which is 30% lower than national average.
Population
5046
Unemployment
5.2%
11% NAT AVG.
Poverty
17.1%
22% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
7
Median Home
$98900
57% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$46929
30% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$731
37% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
82
18% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 6
Unemployed People
1 in 19
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 19
People Earning < $50,000
52.2%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.8
People With Any Degree
1 in 2.6
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs60%

Housing50%

Affordability85%

Safety85%

Amenities80%

Diversity80%

Education80%

Commute100%

Is Alva, Oklahoma safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Alva, Oklahoma is 55% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Alva is 90% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Alva is 48% lower than national average. You have 1 in 2523 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 101 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
52
Violent : 2
Property : 50
Total Crime
55% NAT. AVG.
67% STATE AVG.
1051.8 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
90% NAT. AVG.
91% STATE AVG.
40.5 (per 100k)
Property Crime
48% NAT. AVG.
63% STATE AVG.
1011.3 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Alva
Violent crime
1 in 2523
Property crime
1 in 101
Robbery
Burglary
1 in 252
Assault
1 in 2523
Car Theft
1 in 5046
Alva : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Oklahoma 92 90 57 92 96
In USA 2206 2099 748 2271 1914
Alva : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Oklahoma 96 41 68 94 88
In USA 2150 330 1102 1894 1757

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Alva
Oklahoma
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 2 40.5 458.58 387.8
Murder 0 0 7.44 6.5
Robbery 0 0 59.06 73.9
Assault 2 40.5 339.28 279.7
Rape 0 0 52.8 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Alva
 Oklahoma
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 50 1011.3 2705.62 1,958.2
Burglary 20 404.5 613.32 314.2
Larceny 29 586.6 1714.31 1,398
Car Theft 1 20.2 377.99 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Alva Oklahoma National Avg.
Services 92 91 100
Groceries 95 92 100
Health 92 96 100
Housing 53 71 100
Transportation 88 91 100
Utilities 101 97 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Alva Oklahoma Country
Female 48.4% 50.5% 50.8%
Male 51.6% 49.5% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Alva Oklahoma Country
Less than $10,000 5.3% 6.7% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.1% 4.7% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 15.2% 10.7% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.9% 10.3% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.7% 14.1% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.6% 18.5% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.5% 12.5% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.9% 13.3% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 2.5% 4.8% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 1.3% 4.4% 8.3%
Education


Education Alva Oklahoma Country
< 9th Grade 3% 4% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 8% 8% 7.0%
High School or GED 25% 31% 27.0%
Other College 26% 23% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 2% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 26% 17% 20.0%
Master's Degree 6% 6% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 3% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Alva Oklahoma Country
White 80.9% 64.9% 60.1%
African American 3.6% 7.1% 12.2%
American Indian 0.8% 7.3% 0.6%
Asian 0.7% 2.2% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0% 0.2% 0.3%
Multiracial 4.8% 7.2% 2.8%
Hispanic 9.2% 10.9% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity