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Miami.
About
Life in Miami
Miami is a community of 12,960 people in Oklahoma. The median household income is $46,410, median rent runs about $835 per month, and median home values are around $107,600. Unemployment is low at 3.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Miami at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
32.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
22.6%
Foreign-Born
3.6%
Broadband Internet
83.7%
of households
Population Growth
-0.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Miami: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Miami, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (31.3%), and 3.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.3%
of residents
65 and Older
15.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.9%
of households
Married Couples
36.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.42
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 18% below OK average
Rent, home values, and income in Miami
In Miami, rent runs 18% below the OK average, and home values are 46% below the OK average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.6%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$772
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1965
median year built
Vacant Homes
13.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $130,377 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for OK
Unemployment in Miami
Unemployment in Ottawa County, which includes Miami, is close to the OK average.
Unemployment rate
Miami: Ottawa County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Ottawa County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Miami Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute17.7 min avg
How Miami residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Miami, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 77% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 28 mi
Joplin Regional Airport (JLN)
Regional airport · few flights23k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 44% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Miami runs 44% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
474.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,339.5
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Miami Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
76.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Ottawa County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Ottawa County, which includes Miami, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2024 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $653,000 |
| 2023 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $250,000 |
| 2022 | 19 | Drought | $47,000 |
| 2021 | 11 | Flood | None reported |
| 2020 | 14 | Hail | $390,000 |
| 2019 | 17 | Flood | $340,000 |
| 2018 | 6 | Drought | $5,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Ottawa County, county-wide
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Ottawa County, which includes Miami, is typically good — 196 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
196
per year
Moderate Days
167
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Ottawa County, county-wide
Climate88°F summers, 26°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Miami has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 26°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/46°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/67°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
70°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
46°/26°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.0"
Annual Snowfall
7.2"
Hot Days/Year
57
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
89
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
102
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 23°F | 1.67" |
| Feb | 49°F | 27°F | 1.99" |
| Mar | 58°F | 36°F | 3.41" |
| Apr | 68°F | 46°F | 5.07" |
| May | 76°F | 56°F | 7.10" |
| Jun | 85°F | 65°F | 5.17" |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 4.15" |
| Aug | 89°F | 68°F | 3.81" |
| Sep | 81°F | 59°F | 4.45" |
| Oct | 70°F | 48°F | 3.77" |
| Nov | 58°F | 36°F | 2.98" |
| Dec | 47°F | 28°F | 2.43" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Miami
Miami has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
17.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Integris Miami Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Miami
Miami's student/teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 15.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Miami
Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College
Public · 2-year · 1,720 students · in-state tuition $5,363 · 29% graduate · median earnings $40,642 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: George Washington Carver National Monument, 29 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Miami
Miami has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being George Washington Carver National Monument (29 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
George Washington Carver National Monument
National Monument
29 mi awayPea Ridge National Military Park
National Military Park
55 mi awayFort Scott National Historic Site
National Historic Site
67 mi awayWilson's Creek National Battlefield
National Battlefield
82 mi awayPublic Libraries in Miami
Miami Public Library
200 North Main Street, Miami
Cities Near Miami
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Miami?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Miami FAQ
Is Miami, Oklahoma affordable?⌄
Miami's median rent is $835/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $46,410/year. Median home value is $107,600.
Is Miami, Oklahoma safe?⌄
Miami's violent crime rate was 474 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2340 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Miami, Oklahoma?⌄
Ottawa County, which includes Miami, has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Miami, Oklahoma?⌄
The cost of living in Miami is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $835/month and median household income is $46,410/year. The median home value is $107,600. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Miami, Oklahoma?⌄
The average commute in Miami is 18 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from