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Claremore, Oklahoma

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

  • Cherokee National Museum
  • Lake Keystone State Park
  • Three Rivers Museum
  • Afton Station
  • Walnut Creek State Park
  • Bernice State Park

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.

High Points

Claremore strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyClaremore Well-Paid Single Women
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 8%Claremore Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 9%Claremore Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 11%Claremore People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 17%Claremore Low Rate of Poverty
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Claremore Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Claremore, OK

Comparing Claremore to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens86
Female Share of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Well-Paid Single Women510
Age of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men410
Racial Diversity46
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income510
People in Middle Class or Better49
People Above Poverty49
College Educated Adults48

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home45
Walking and Biking to Work47
Public Transportation Use27

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes91
Housing Recently Built89
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Rents61
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals610
Seasonal and Vacation Housing53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime45
Low Property Crime43

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