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Bernice, OK

Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Ottawa County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
380 Population 463/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $25,702 per capita
$101,500 Home Value $402,291 Zillow
$733 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,500 home value, $733/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Bernice, OK

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,750
42% below
$25,702 per capita
Home Value
$101,500
64% below
Zillow: $402,291
Median Rent
$733/mo
37% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,209/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
62% below
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
12.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
318 sunny days/yr

How Bernice Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bernice's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
58%
Home Value
36%
Rent
63%
Poverty
102%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bernice a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bernice residents earn a median household income of $43,750 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,702. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 775 business establishments, including 52 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bernice is $101,500 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $402,291. Median rent is $733/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.

Safety & Crime

Bernice reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,209/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

12.9% of adults in Bernice hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bernice has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population380
Median Age56.9 yrs
Density463/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$25,702
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$1,438M
Avg Weekly Wage$871

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,500
Rent$733
Ownership86.4%
Zillow$402,291
Housing Units315
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,209/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary345/100K

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death15,080/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation755 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband77.4%
Internet Speed93 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Bernice was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Grand Lake Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
34.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.