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Living in Alva

Alva is one of the cities recorded in the United States. The population of Alva totalled 4,962 at the end of 2024. An unemployment rate of 4.9% was measured at the end of 2024. Alva's foreign population totalled 104 at the end of 2024.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Alva?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Alva.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Alva yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent756.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)11Community estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count35 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Alva?

The median gross salary is about 1,906 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in Alva?

The unemployment rate is about 4.9 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Alva is 4.9%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Alva 4.9%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary1,906 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate4.9 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Alva. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Alva. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Safety

How safe is Alva?

Police recorded about 845 incidents per 100,000 (2024). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source.

  • Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents: 845.2 offences per 100,000 · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting3
Recorded crime across major citiesAlva highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Alva highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diego845Alvarecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents845.2 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting3Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count5 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Mobility and administration

Alva's nearest airport was ICT, 144 km away and offered 11 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count11 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights5Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km144 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official
Nearest Major Airport IataICT3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Alva. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Alva.

Climate and air quality

Monthly mean temperature moved from 1.6°C in January to 28.3°C in July. Monthly precipitation was 25.1 mm in January and 84.1 mm in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Alva average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND35°-5°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Alva average monthly precipitation, mm030609012025316274103115849151623833JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 8.33 · Feb 10.83 · Mar 16.17 · Apr 21.5 · May 26.67 · Jun 32.17 · Jul 35.11 · Aug 33.67 · Sep 30.06 · Oct 22.67 · Nov 15.06 · Dec 8.72 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -5.17 · Feb -3.33 · Mar 1.39 · Apr 6.5 · May 13.22 · Jun 18.83 · Jul 21.39 · Aug 20.11 · Sep 15.39 · Oct 7.78 · Nov 1.28 · Dec -3.83 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 1.56 · Feb 3.78 · Mar 8.78 · Apr 14 · May 19.94 · Jun 25.5 · Jul 28.28 · Aug 26.89 · Sep 22.72 · Oct 15.22 · Nov 8.17 · Dec 2.44 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 25.15 · Feb 30.99 · Mar 61.98 · Apr 74.42 · May 102.9 · Jun 114.6 · Jul 84.07 · Aug 91.44 · Sep 51.31 · Oct 62.23 · Nov 37.85 · Dec 33.27 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Pinckneyville4,963 residentsSurf City4,961 residentsTheodore4,964 residentsColona4,960 residentsKenneth City4,966 residentsBisbee4,957 residents

Population and city profile

Alva's total area was 16.3 km² at the end of 2025. At the end of 2024, the population density reached 303.9 people per km².

How many people live in Alva?

The published population was 4,962 people in July 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program9

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Alva residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport97.9%Foreign residents 2.1%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area16.33 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)7Official
Foreign-resident share2.09 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents104 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density303.9 people/km²31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)9Official
Population4,962 people31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program9Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population4,954 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)2Official

Is Alva a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker54%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 44–64%
Skilled employee62%strong on work, weak on education · range 52–72%
Student43%strong on cost, weak on education · range 32–54%
Family69%strong on family, weak on education · range 59–79%
Retirement61%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 49–73%
Foreign residents104 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population4,962 people31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median monthly rent756.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary1,906 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate4.9 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
City area16.33 km²31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Alva when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Alva?

The published population was 4,962 people in July 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How safe is Alva?

Police recorded about 845 incidents per 100,000 (2024). This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

What is the typical salary in Alva?

The median gross salary is about 1,906 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in Alva?

The unemployment rate is about 4.9 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Alva?

104 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Alva a good place to live?

Alva may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  3. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  5. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
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  1. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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