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Claremore, OK

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Claremore, OK

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 58
Population19,921
Foreign Born1.9%
Population Density1,324people per mi²
Median Age36.2 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

75/100

25% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Claremore, Oklahoma

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $16k$29k
Comfortable $34k$49k
Luxury $93k+$144k+
Elite (Top 5%) $109k+$170k+
Affordability Ratio

116%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean91%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
29
Positive
24
Poor
3
Negative
2

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

1.7mi

Gas

13 within 10 miles

0.5mi

Hospital

7 within 20 miles

0.6mi

Airport

MCI — Kansas City International

211.8mi

Post Office

USPS — Claremore, OK

12.7mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf0Nearest 10.6 mi
Camping12Nearest 11.2 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0Nearest 13 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D-
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$57k+1.5%
24% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$383k
42% below US avg
College Educated
22.5%
36% below US avg
WFH
7.4%
48% below US avg
Homeownership
54.1%
17% below US avg
Median Home
$173k
39% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B+
Safe

Generally safer than 74% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
22.7
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−32.3%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−40.1%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.10 / 1k Residents70% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.77 / 1k Residents43% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−24.5%
Burglary
2.83 / 1k Residents23% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
16.64 / 1k Residents33% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.38 / 1k Residents80% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+28Solidly Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Claremore, Oklahoma
Dem Rep
20%30%40%50%60%70%80%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair9.0% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A-
GreatFPC Grade A-
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (180% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season239 days309 frost-free
Annual Rainfall49.6"
Elevation614 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
C-
Weak24 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,324/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B
Fair2 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
D-
PoorInland Flooding, Heat Wave, Tornado, Cold Wave, Ice Storm
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 563 mi · coast 454 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$43.0M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityTulsa413k people are 24 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital122 miOklahoma City, OK
Nearest Prison24 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T09:09:34.000Z

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