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)

    2005 Enrollment: 2,100                       580-327-1700

    2005 Tuition: In-state $ 2,520.00; Out-of-state $7,350.00

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

 410 College

Alva, OK   73717

(580)327-1647

(580)327-1648  FAX

www.alvaok.net/alvachamber