Settled in 1893.
City of Alva covers a land area of 2,373 square miles and is located at 36.80’N. Lat.; 98.66’ W. Long. Elevation is 1,336 feet.
Population:
5,288 (2000), Density:2,228.6 persons per square mile (2000)
Age: 18.8% under 18, 20.6 % over 64
Economy:
Commercial and processing center for agricultural area, especially wheat and cattle. Manufactures aircraft parts, fishing lures, dough and electric cars. Employment by occupation: 9% management, 15.6 professional, 25.6% services, 24% sales, 4.3% farming, 10% construction, 10% production as of 2000 census.
Education:
PK thru 12, 2000 enrollment 1,039 580-327-4823
Four year college
Northwestern Oklahoma State University (public)
U. S. News and World Report has listed Northwestern as Oklahoma's top-ranked
public regional university for two straight years.
580-327-1700
To schedule a tour or need questions answered call (580) 327-8546 or
Two year College
Northwest Technology Center-Alva (Public)
Housing:
Homeownership is 61.8%, Median Home value: $51,000, Median rent: $280 per month,
as of 2000 .
Hospitals:
Share Medical Center (40 beds) 580-327-2800
Newspaper:
Alva Review-Courier 580-327-2200
For additional Information Contact
Alva Area Chamber of Commerce
502 Okla. Blvd.
Alva, OK 73717
(580)327-1647
www.alvaok.net/alvachamber
