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Miami, Oklahoma

Introduction to Miami, Oklahoma

Miami, Oklahoma, in Ottawa county, is 69 miles NW of Fayetteville, Arkansas and 79 miles NE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city contains a population of approximately 13,704.

Miami History

Miami is the first chartered town in Indian Territory. It is the county seat of Ottawa County. Miami began as a cattle ranch owned by Wayland C. Lykins, and was originally known as Jimtown. Development of the town began in 1890, when Jim Palmer established a post office here. The town was renamed Miami in honor of his wife, a Miami Indian.

Miami and nearby Attractions

  • Dobson Museum and Memorial Center
  • Picher Mining Field Museum
  • Peoria Ridge Golf Course
  • Twin Bridges State Park
  • Baxter Springs Heritage Center and Museum

Things To Do In Miami

Twin Bridges State Park, Bernice State Park, the Sycamore Valley Recreation Area and Spring River Canoe Trails State Park all offer various facilities for recreation.. Local celebrations include the Ottawa Tribal Powwow and the Peoria Powwow. The Dobson Museum and Memorial Center and the Picher Mining Field Museum provide insight into the town’s history. Peoria Ridge Golf Course provides facilities for local golfers.

Miami Transportation

Kansas City International is the nearest major airport.

Miami Higher Education

The Northeastern Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College is the local institution of higher education. Others in the neighborhood include Missouri Southern State College, Pittsburgh State University and Northwest Arkansas Community College.

High Points

Miami strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyMiami Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Miami Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 6%Miami Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Miami, OK

Comparing Miami to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens98
Female Share of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Age of the Population56
Racial Diversity35
Male Share of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Women28
Well-Paid Single Men27

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults47
People Above Poverty25
People in Middle Class or Better25
Median Family Income14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home56
Public Transportation Use27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes105
Affordability of Rents106
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals610
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53
Housing Recently Built43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime32
Low Violent Crime23

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