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Picher, Oklahoma, in Ottawa county, is 74 miles NW of Fayetteville, Arkansas (center to center) and 86 miles NE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city contains a population of approximately 1,640.
In Picher, about 53% of adults are married.
In 2000, Picher had a median family income of $25,950.
Picher has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 72% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Oklahoma.
In Picher, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Picher to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):
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