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Introduction to Claremore, Oklahoma
Claremore, Oklahoma, in Rogers county, is 20 miles NE of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and 23 miles NE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city is part of the Tulsa metropolitan statistical area. About 15,873 people live in Claremore.
Claremore History
Claremore is the county seat of Rogers County. A group of Osage Indians were among the initial settlers in the area. The town got its name from an Osage Chief known as “Gra-moi.” French traders pronounced his name “Clairmont,” meaning “mountain with a clear view.” The area became part of the Cherokee Nation and the Indian Territory after the Indian Removal Act of 1830 was passed. The city was incorporated within the Cherokee Nation in 1883.
Claremore and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Claremore
The Will Rogers Memorial and Birthplace, Frank Phillips House and Fort Gibson offer insight into the area’s history. Claremore Plaza Shopping Center, the Ne-Mar Shopping Center and Plaza Shopping Center are some popular local shopping destinations.
Claremore Transportation
Tulsa International is the nearest major airport.
Claremore Higher Education
Rogers State University is the local institution of higher education. Other nearby institutions include Tulsa Community College, Oral Roberts University and the University of Tulsa.
Claremore strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 5% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Claremore to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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