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Bernice
A town of 422 people in Oklahoma
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About Bernice
Town in Oklahoma, United States1912Established
422Population
1.5 sq miArea
761 ftElevation
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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Area code580
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Safety in Bernice
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Bernice has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.
Violent0
Property2
Reported in 20252
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Health in Bernice
Compared with Oklahoma
7better than OK·12worse
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 13 are too close to call.
Conditions
9▼ 3 close
Habits
1▲ 3 close
Care
4▲ 1▼ 2 close
Mind
2▼ 3 close
Everyday needs
2▲ 2 close
BetterToo close to callWorse
What stands out
Care nearby
Integris Grove HospitalGrove · 9.8 mi · ER
Afton Community Health CenterAfton · 5.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
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