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A town of 434, settled in 1912.
32% of residents are 65 or older in Bernice, against 16% in Oklahoma’s towns and 18% across U.S. towns. Among 132 Oklahoma towns, just 1 have a higher median age than Bernice. Bernice has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 198 in 1920, a low of 91 in 1950, 422 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1907 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Bernice, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Bernice.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 83% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Bernice since 2015.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Bernice has chilly winters and warm summers. Bernice’s July high is 92°F, where Oklahoma’s towns sit at 93°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents leave Bernice for work: only 4% work in town. 26% of residents live below the poverty line in Bernice. Since 2013, Bernice has lost 36 jobs, to 183 in 2023.
| Bernice | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 26% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.7% | 22% | 8% |
| Median household income | $41,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
2 crimes were reported in Bernice in 2025: 2 property and 0 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Bernice is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
52% of Bernice adults have high blood pressure. Only 10 of the 132 Oklahoma towns we compare have a lower share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Bernice. 37% of Bernice adults have obesity.
| Bernice | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 52% | 40% | 35% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 14% | 16% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 83% | 78% | 79% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 36% | 34% | 25% |
| What stands out | Bernice | OK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 10.6% | 14% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 8.8% | 11.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 12.2% | 7.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
None within 15 miles of Bernice; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Bernice residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
Town in Oklahoma, United States
Bernice is a town in Delaware County, Oklahoma, United States. As of the 2020 census, Bernice had a population of 422. Located on Grand Lake o' the Cherokees, the town is now primarily a vacation and retirement area. It claims to be the "Crappie Fishing Capital of the World."
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Bernice has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.