Alfalfa County GIS Maps
Alfalfa County, Oklahoma, has 5,699 residents and covers 866.5 square miles. The population grew 1% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Alfalfa County is 40003.
Helena is the county's largest population center. Alfalfa County also includes 7 zip codes, 6 public school districts and 13 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Alfalfa County Trends
- Population
- 5,699▴
- Median Home Value
- $103,000▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,278▾
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Alfalfa County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
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Alfalfa County Population
Alfalfa County had 5,699 residents in 2020. That was 1% higher than in 2010. Alfalfa County had 406 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. Helena is the largest city in the county, but it accounts for only about 27% of the total population. The county is fairly spread out, with about 7 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Cherokee, Helena and Aline.
Population Trend in Alfalfa County OK
Alfalfa County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Alfalfa County Zip Codes
Alfalfa County has 7 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Cherokee (73728), Helena (73741) and Aline (73726). Cherokee is the largest zip by population, with about 1,840 residents or 32% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 70% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Alfalfa County OK
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 73728 | Cherokee | 1,840 | ▾ -1.1% |
| 73741 | Helena | 1,702 | ▴ 5.5% |
| 73726 | Aline | 458 | ▾ -3% |
| 73749 | Jet | 440 | ▾ -1.8% |
| 73739 | Goltry | 435 | ▴ 17.9% |
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Alfalfa County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Alfalfa County Demographics
Alfalfa County has a median age of 44.4, which makes the county a little older than Oklahoma overall. About 19.1% of residents are under 18, while 20% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 35.1% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 20.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 27.8%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Alfalfa County OK
Median Age
44.4
Under 18
19.1%
Age 65+
20%
Bachelor's+
20.7%
Alfalfa County School Districts
Alfalfa County is served by 6 public school districts with 2,278 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Alva Public Schools, Cherokee Public Schools and Ringwood Public Schools. Those three districts account for about 76% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Alfalfa County OK
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alva Public Schools | 1,054 | 46.3% | ▴ 2% |
| Cherokee Public Schools | 384 | 16.9% | ▴ 1.3% |
| Ringwood Public Schools | 300 | 13.2% | ▾ -13% |
| Timberlake Public Schools | 296 | 13% | ▴ 3.9% |
| Burlington Public Schools | 134 | 5.9% | — 0% |
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Alfalfa County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Alfalfa County Housing & Real Estate
Alfalfa County has a median home value of $103,000 and a median gross rent of $614. About 79% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Oklahoma median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $69,250 and homes spent about 259 days on the market.
Alfalfa County Housing Mix
Alfalfa County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Alfalfa County Housing Trends
Alfalfa County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Alfalfa County, OK
Alfalfa County has 250 business listings across 131 categories. The largest categories in Alfalfa County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (16, 6.4%), Parks & Recreation (8, 3.2%), and Post Offices (8, 3.2%). The full Alfalfa County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Alfalfa County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Alfalfa County, OK
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 16 | 6.4% |
| Parks & Recreation | 8 | 3.2% |
| Post Offices | 8 | 3.2% |
| Fire Departments | 6 | 2.4% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 6 | 2.4% |
| Libraries | 5 | 2.0% |
| Restaurants | 5 | 2.0% |
| High School | 5 | 2.0% |
| Convenience Stores | 5 | 2.0% |
| Gas Stations | 5 | 2.0% |
Alfalfa County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Sand Creek Outfitters | Active Life | Cherokee |
| Oklahoma Kansas Cooperatives | Agricultural Cooperatives | Burlington |
| AG 360 Equipment+ | Agricultural Service | Cherokee |
| Dacoma Farmers Co-Op | Agriculture | Jet |
| Alfalfa County Ambulance | Ambulance And Ems Services | Cherokee |
| Cavali Restaurant | American Restaurants | Cherokee |
| Piddler's Paradise OK | Antique Store | Carmen |
| Kegelman Aux Field | Armed Forces Branch | Alfalfa County |
| Ladybugs Quilting and More | Arts And Crafts | Cherokee |
| LibertyX Bitcoin ATM | ATMs | Cherokee |
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Alfalfa County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Alfalfa County Basemaps
Alfalfa County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
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- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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