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Claremore, Oklahoma, in Rogers county, is 20 miles NE of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma (center to center) and 23 miles NE of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The city is part of the Tulsa metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 15,873 people people live in Claremore.
In Claremore, about 54% of adults are married.
In 2000, Claremore had a median family income of $45,810. Overall, families in Claremore are likely to be financially secure. Not many of the people of the city are below middle class. Claremore does not have a large underclass.
In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($12,935) in Claremore than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Claremore, about 63% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities. The average property tax bill in Claremore is higher than that of most other communities in Oklahoma.
In Claremore, 95% of commuters drive to work. The city is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation.
Claremore strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| 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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| Well-Paid Single Women |  | |
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| Racial Diversity | | |
| Male Share of the Population | | |
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| People in Middle Class or Better | |  |
| People Above Poverty | | |
| College Educated Adults | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Housing Recently Built | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | |  |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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