Miami Demographics
City: Miami State: Oklahoma County: Ottawa
Population Data from the 2000 population census placed the Miami population at 13,704. 47% of the Ottawa County population resides in Miami.
| Area | 1970 | 1980 | 1990 | 2000 |
| City | 13,880 | 14,237 | 13,142 | 13,704 |
| County | 29,800 | 33,194 | 30,561 | 33,194 |
| 30 mile Radius | N/A | N/A | N/A | 275,000 |
| City Population Estimates -- Oklahoma Departments of Health and Commerce | ||||
In Miami, 75.4% of the population is white, 1.2% is Black, 15.3% is Native American and the remaining 8.1% is comprised of all other races.
Climate
The average January temperature in Miami is 44 degrees Fahrenheit with a July temperature average of 78 degrees. The area receives an average of 44 inches of rain annually and 6 inches of snow. The average number of flying days is 343.
General Government
The city of Miami has a Council-Manager form of government. There is a comprehensive city plan and zoning. The city provides garbage service.
Public Safety
Miami has 30 full time fire personnel and 35 full time police officers. The cities fire insurance has a 5 classification.
Accommodations
Four local motels provide 220 rooms for visitors. The largest banquet facility offers space for 2,500 diners.
Housing
Miami has 6,111 dwelling; 65.8% owner occupied.
Places of worship
1 Catholic and 36 Protestant churches.
Media
Miami offers 1 daily newspaper, 2 local radio stations, 6 local television stations and cable television services.
Sales Tax
| City | County | State | Total |
| 3.0% | 1.0% | 4.5% | 8.5% |
Commercial Services
There are ample commercial services within the city, including machine shops, tool and die services and electric and motor repair service shops.
Educational Resources
Miami has 9 primary and secondary facilities with approximately 2,271 students and 162 teachers.
| Type | Grades | Facilities | Enrollment | Teachers | Public | K | 1 | 148 | 7 | Public | 1-5 | 5 | 937 | 70 |
| Public | 6-8 | 1 | 513 | 37 |
| Public | 9-12 | 1 | 626 | 44 |
| Public Alternative | 9-12 | 1 | 70 | 4 |
| Total | 4 | 9 | 2,224 | 158 |
The Community of Miami seeks advancement at four nearby institutions. Northeastern A&M College located in Miami, OK, Pittsburg State University located approx. 60 miles from Miami, in Pittsburg, KS, Missouri Southern located 35 miles from Miami, in Joplin, MO and the Northeast Area Vo-Tech is located 14 miles away. **There is a public Library in Miami with nearly 50,000 volumes available to residents.
Telecommunications
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company provides telecommunication service. A digital switching unit and fiber optics are available. Also available now is DSL lines through Southwestern Bell.
Utility Providers
Primarily the following carriers provide utility services:
Electric- Municipal
Natural Gas- Oklahoma Natural Gas
Telephone-Southwestern Bell Telephone Co.
Water System
| Storage Capacity | Daily Consumption | Pressure in Mains | Source | Capacity |
| Ground: 1,000,000 GPD | MAX: 4,000,000 GPD | 65 PSI | 7 Deep | 5,000,000GPD |
| Elevated: 1,800,000 GPD | MIN: 4,000,000 GPD | 50PSI | Walls |
Sanitation and Sewage Treatment
Miami has an aeration/drying beds system of treatment. The city’s sewage treatment system is currently operating at approximately 73% of capacity. 1990
Sewer Treatment capacity and load
| Measurement | Capacity | Present load 1990 |
| Gallons Per Day | 2,050,000 | 1,500,000 |
| Population Equivalent | 19,500 | 14,237 |
Express Motor Freight
More than 10 motor freight companies serve Miami on an as needed basis, and at least three companies offer express services.
Distance to Major Cities
| City | Miles to | City | Miles to | |
| Atlanta | 750 | Memphis | 452 | |
| Chicago | 596 | New Orleans | 712 | |
| Dallas | 332 | New York | 1,257 | |
| Denver | 727 | Oklahoma City | 188 | |
| Detroit | 822 | San Francisco | 1,825 | |
| Houston | 553 | St. Louis | 309 | |
| Kansas City | 176 | Seattle | 1,979 | |
| Los Angeles | 1,546 | Tulsa | 85 |
Air Transportation
The Nearest Commercial airport is 32 miles from Miami and is located in Joplin, MO. Miami has an airport with a runway length of 5,600 feet and charter service is available.
Water Transportation
The nearest water transportation is the Port of Catoosa, Located 72 miles from Miami and has a channel depth of 9 feet. It is connected via the Arkansas River, the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico.
Road System
Miami is located on I44 and is intersected by SH66, SH59, SH69 and I44.