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Miami, OK

Founded 1891Ottawa CountyElev. 243 m
Population
12,960
Median home
$102,600
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
6
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Miami

With about 12,960 residents, Miami is one of Oklahoma's notable places. Miami was founded in 1891 and sits in Ottawa County. The median age is 32.2 and the median household income is $45,900. Homes carry a median value of $102,600, and about 56% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (61.7%). Around 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 17 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
12,960
Median age
32.2
Median household income
$45,900
Per-capita income
$22,658
Poverty rate
22.8%
High-school grad or higher
86.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
Unemployment
3%
Avg. commute
17 min
Work from home
3.4%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White61.7%
Hispanic or Latino5.7%
Black2%
Asian0.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts29.4%
Service23.6%
Sales & office19.4%
Production, transportation & material moving17.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance10.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$102,600
Median gross rent
$804/mo
Owner-occupied
55.7%
Median year built
1963
Households
4,923
Avg. household size
2.43

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Miami has 6 public schools — 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.

MIAMI HSHighGrades 9–12
MIAMI JR HSMiddleGrades 7–9
NICHOLS UPPER ESMiddleGrades 4–6
ROOSEVELT ESElementaryGrades 1–3
WASHINGTON ESElementaryGrades 1–3
WILSON ESElementary

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime31% above national
Miami504
Oklahoma423
United States386
↓ 7% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime114% above national
Miami4,180
Oklahoma2,191
United States1,952
↑ 42% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Miami Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Miami.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Ottawa County
Ice stormVery High
DroughtRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Miami is in Ottawa County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Miami was founded in 1891 and sits in Ottawa County. Elevation ~243 m.

Map of Miami
Miami, OK
Where Miami is
OklahomaTulsaNormanBroken ArrowEdmondLawtonMiami
Historic places

12 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Coleman, George L., Sr., HouseCommerce Building/Hancock BuildingPeoria Indian SchoolPeoria Indian SchoolColeman TheatreMiami Marathon Oil Company Service StationNarcissa D-X Gas StationOttawa County Courthouse
Notable people from Miami
Don PorterDavid FromanBob RockwellKeith AndersonAlan LowryCharles R. NesbittEthel CookRobert B. WyattTinker OwensLarry Glenn
People searches in Miami
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Nearby cities
Claremore (57 mi)Bartlesville (61 mi)Owasso (68 mi)Tahlequah (68 mi)Coweta (77 mi)Tulsa (78 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Miami, OK (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Miami, Oklahoma.

Kevin Ray Wilson, 44
Miami · Ottawa County · 74354
Daniel Ray Scott, 57
Miami · Ottawa County · 74354

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Miami — frequently asked

What is the population of Miami, Oklahoma?
Miami has a population of about 12,960, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Miami?
The median home value in Miami is $102,600, and the median gross rent is $804/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Miami safe? What is the crime rate?
Miami Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 504 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Miami face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Ottawa County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, drought, strong wind.
How many schools are in Miami?
Miami has 6 public schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Miami?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Miami. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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