At a Glance
Median Income
$57,120
$30,872 per capita
Home Value
$172,500
Zillow: $254,787
Median Rent
$978/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
122/100K
2,635/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.5%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Claremore Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Claremore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Claremore a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Claremore residents earn a median household income of $57,120 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,872. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,210 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Claremore is $172,500 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,787. Median rent is $978/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Safety & Crime
Claremore reports 122 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,635/100K. The murder rate is 5.3/100K.
Education
22.5% of adults in Claremore hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Claremore has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population19,921
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density1,324/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,120
Per Capita$30,872
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$4,881M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$172,500
Rent$978
Ownership54.1%
Zillow$254,787
Housing Units8,421
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent122/100K
Property2,635/100K
Murder5.3/100K
Assault75/100K
Burglary389/100K
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,219/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain45.9 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation612 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Claremore was founded in 1883.
The median home in Claremore was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Tulsa International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.