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Retirement Living In Northeast - Oklahoma


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Area Description

Ottawa County, Oklahoma is in the far northeast corner of the state. The region is considered "green country" with beautiful scenery and agriculture. Miami is the hub of the region, and the famous Rt. 66 also serves as Miami's Main Street. The historic downtown district is home to quaint shops, restaurants and the Coleman Theatre Beautiful.

Nearby Grand Lake offers swimming recreation and fishing. Miami is home to Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College (NEO). NEO is a two year school which is part of the OSU/A&M Board of Regents. It has a rich history in athletics, agriculture and scholastic achievement.

Ottawa County is home to nine (9) Native American Tribes. Tribal history and pride run deep in our area, and Tribal enterprises including 13 area casinos, are the largest area employers. Ottawa County offers a quieter and affordable lifestyle that is conveniently adjacent to larger cities and urban areas.

Includes Cities/Towns: Afton, Commerce, Fairland, Miami, North Miami, Quapaw, Wyandotte.

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Public transportation
Public transportation is limited, but Miami is centrally located between Tulsa, Springfield and NW Arkansas airports. All are easily reached in about an hour.

Medical Facilities


Miami offers a 113 bed, full service hospital with cardiac, OB/GYN, surgery, radiology, urology, pediatrics, ER, urgent care, home health, hospice, rehab and more. There are several area gyms and wellness centers which offer many options of how to stay fit.


What Will The Climate And Weather Be Like If I Retire In Northeast, Oklahoma?

For those of you that retire in Northeast, you will enjoy warm summers, a cool fall, a cold winter and a temperate spring!

Winter temperatures are cold with averages in the upper 30's and highs in the upper 40's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 20's. Expect some rainy days in the winter.

If the weather in the spring is too cold for the outdoors, enjoy some indoor activities in Northeast such as a movie, a visit to a museum, dining, nightlife or some shopping. Spring temperatures are cool with averages in the upper 50's and highs in the upper 60's. Nights are cold with lows in the mid 40's. Expect some rainy days in the spring.

Summertime in Northeast is a great time to enjoy your retirement with a day at the lake, an outdoor concert, a local festival or other outdoor activity! Summer temperatures are warm with averages in the upper 70's and highs in the upper 80's. Nights are mild with lows in the upper 60's. Expect a lot of days above 90°. Humidity may feel uncomfortable. Expect some rainy days in the summer.

Fall temperatures are cool with averages in the upper 50's and highs in the low 70's. Nights are cold with lows in the upper 40's. Expect some rainy days in the fall.

Monthly Temperature Ranges

 Month  Low  Avg  High
 Jan  24 F°  35 F°  46 F°
 Feb  28 F°  40 F°  51 F°
 Mar  37 F°  49 F°  61 F°
 Apr  46 F°  58 F°  70 F°
 May  56 F°  67 F°  77 F°
 Jun  65 F°  75 F°  85 F°
 Jul  69 F°  80 F°  90 F°
 Aug  68 F°  79 F°  91 F°
 Sep  59 F°  71 F°  83 F°
 Oct  48 F°  59 F°  71 F°
 Nov  37 F°  48 F°  59 F°
 Dec  27 F°  37 F°  48 F°

Monthly Average # of Hot and Cold Days

 Month  Days Greater Than 90 F°  Days Less Than 32 F°  Days Less Than 0 F°
 Jan  0  24  0
 Feb  0  18  0
 Mar  0  10  0
 Apr  0  2  0
 May  0  0  0
 Jun  6  0  0
 Jul  17  0  0
 Aug  18  0  0
 Sep  5  0  0
 Oct  0  1  0
 Nov  0  10  0
 Dec  0  21  1

Rain & Humidity

 Month  Rainfall  Rainy Days  Humidity
 Jan  2 "  5  26 %
 Feb  2 "  6  29 %
 Mar  4 "  8  37 %
 Apr  4 "  8  45 %
 May  6 "  10  57 %
 Jun  5 "  9  66 %
 Jul  4 "  6  69 %
 Aug  3 "  6  67 %
 Sep  5 "  7  60 %
 Oct  4 "  8  49 %
 Nov  4 "  7  39 %
 Dec  3 "  6  29 %

Snow

 Month  Snowfall  Snow On Ground Days  Snowy Days
 Jan  3 "  4  2
 Feb  2 "  2  1
 Mar  1 "  1  1
 Apr  0 "  0  0
 May  0 "  0  0
 Jun  0 "  0  0
 Jul  0 "  0  0
 Aug  0 "  0  0
 Sep  0 "  0  0
 Oct  0 "  0  0
 Nov  0 "  0  0
 Dec  3 "  3  1


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Cost of Living for Northeast, OK

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Senior Assistance in Northeast, OK

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What Job or Volunteer Opportunities Does Northeast Offer For Retirees?

Ottawa County has numerous manufacturers, gaming facilities, schools, a hospital and nursing facilities, and area businesses which provide many opportunities for employment.

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