How long is the commute from Alva, OK?
Workers who live in Alva, OK take an average of 11.2 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
75.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
11.1% of workers walk to work.
1.1% work from home.
11.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 11.2 minutes (±2.8)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 1.1%
- Households without a car
- 11.5%
How people in Alva get to work
| Means of transportation | Alva | Woods County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 75.6% (±5.8 points) | 80.3% | 77.4% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 12.0% (±5.2 points) | 9.9% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±1.0 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 11.1% (±5.2 points) | 7.9% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±0.4 points) | 0.4% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 1.1% (±1.4 points) | 1.4% | 9.4% | 15.1% |
In Alva, the average commute is lower than in Woods County (14.7 minutes).
It is also lower than in Oklahoma (22.4 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Alva, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Woods County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Woods County, Alva ranks 4 of 4 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 570 of 578.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Alva
| Vehicles available | Alva | Woods County | Oklahoma | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.5% (±5.4 points) | 7.9% | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.8% (±7.1 points) | 22.0% | 32.5% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.0% (±7.2 points) | 38.7% | 37.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 19.7% (±6.3 points) | 31.4% | 24.1% | 21.9% |
In Alva, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Woods County (7.9%).
It is also higher than in Oklahoma (5.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Alva
| Alva | Woods County | Oklahoma | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 1.1% (±1.4 points) | 1.4% (±1.0 points) | 9.4% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 94.5% (±2.7 points) | 93.2% (±2.3 points) | 94.9% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.4% (±4.3 points) | 84.0% (±4.2 points) | 88.9% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Alva, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Woods County (84.0%).
It is not measurably different from Oklahoma (88.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Alva
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alva | — | 11.2 minutes (±2.8) | — |
| Dacoma | 11 mi | 20.0 minutes (±11.8) | Not measurably different |
| Burlington | 15 mi | 9.9 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Hardtner | 16 mi | 18.1 minutes (±11.4) | Not measurably different |
| Cherokee | 17 mi | 21.8 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Carmen | 19 mi | 26.3 minutes (±8.6) | Higher |
| Waynoka | 19 mi | 27.3 minutes (±4.2) | Higher |
| Kiowa | 19 mi | 14.3 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Kiowa Township | 19 mi | 14.1 minutes (±2.8) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cherokee, OK (21.8 minutes), Carmen, OK (26.3 minutes), Waynoka, OK (27.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Woods County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freedom | 35.4 minutes (±27.7) |
| 2 | Waynoka | 27.3 minutes (±4.2) |
| 3 | Dacoma | 20.0 minutes (±11.8) |
| 4 | Alva | 11.2 minutes (±2.8) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Alva
How long is the average commute in Alva?
Workers who live in Alva, OK take an average of 11.2 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Alva without a car?
11.5% of households in Alva have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Alva?
1.1% (±1.4 points) of workers who live in Alva worked from home, and 87.4% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alva city, Oklahoma
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alva city, Oklahoma
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alva city, Oklahoma
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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