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Claremore, OK

A town of about 20,166 people in Rogers County, part of the Tulsa area. Resident comments and photos are about Claremore; job numbers cover the wider area.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Around Claremore

Claremore Will Rogers Library Museum
Claremore Will Rogers Library Museum · Photo: TulGuy, CC BY-SA 4.0
Downtown Claremore OK
Downtown Claremore OK · Photo: G. Edward Johnson, CC BY 4.0
Photo of Claremore
Rogersstate strattontaylorlibrary
Rogersstate strattontaylorlibrary · Photo: AbeEzekowitz, CC BY 3.0
The Belvidere Mansion
The Belvidere Mansion · Photo: Kristina Maldonado, CC BY-SA 3.0
Tulsa Skyline
Tulsa Skyline · Photo: Caleb Long, CC BY-SA 2.5
Will Rogers Hotel
Will Rogers Hotel · Photo: AbeEzekowitz, CC BY-SA 3.0
Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore, Oklahoma
Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore, Oklahoma · Photo: RBraley, CC BY-SA 4.0
Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore, Oklahoma
Will Rogers Memorial Museum in Claremore, Oklahoma · Photo: RBraley, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo of Claremore
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Where it is
Claremore
Claremore in Oklahoma
Oklahoma in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of Claremore's center.

4
grocery stores
20
restaurants
4
coffee shops
11
parks
11
playgrounds
1
library
1
movie theater
3
museums
1
bookstore
3
gyms
1
pharmacy
2
hospitals

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What rent costs

Of about 3,425 rented homes in Claremore, 98% rent for under $2,000 a month and 100% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 54%
$1,000 to $1,499: 38%
$1,500 to $1,999: 6%
$2,000 to $2,499: 2%
$2,500 to $2,999: 0%
$3,000 or more: 0%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

What moving costs

Hiring movers

Average cost: $1,946

From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.

Moving in as a renter

The middle rented home in Claremore rents for under $1,000 a month. First month plus a one-month deposit comes to about under $2,000 before you get the keys.

Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.

Public schools

9 public school districts in this county, with about 13,265 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Claremore · Claremore
3,944 students · 16.2 students per teacher · 6 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Verdigris · Claremore
1,395 students · 15.3 students per teacher · 4 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Sequoyah · Claremore
1,299 students · 16.7 students per teacher · 3 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Justus-Tiawah · Claremore
534 students · 16.2 students per teacher · 1 school · grades Pre-K to 8
Catoosa · Catoosa
1,817 students · 16.8 students per teacher · 3 schools · grades Pre-K to 12

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$253,643
What a typical home sells for across the Tulsa area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Average commute
22 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Homeowners insurance
About $5,010 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in OK. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Low
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Median household income
$77,688
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
0.78% of home value a year
About $780 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Graduated, up to 4.50%
OK's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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