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Claremore, OK

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If you're looking for a great small town atmosphere with quiet neighborhoods and a bustling business district, Claremore, Oklahoma may be the place for you to call home. With a variety of cultural, retail and sports offerings, this great little city outside Tulsa has been featured in the Rogers and Hammerstein musical Oklahoma! with native Will Rogers is one of the town's shining sons.

Claremore offers exceptional neighborhoods, friendly people, great schools rated at 8 out of 10 by GreatSchools.org. It is also a college town, home to Rogers State University. With a low cost of living, low unemployment, low crime rates and beautiful weather, it's easy to see why so many people call Claremore their home. Some of the city's attractions include the Will Rogers Memorial Museums, the Claremore Splash Pad and the JM Davis Arms & Historical Museum.

Claremore has a number of sports and recreation offerings, including Claremore Lake, Oologah Lake and Happy Lake, adult and youth sports, a skate park, community center and over 15 neighborhood parks, sports centers and other sites. From baseball fields and basketball courts to soccer complexes and children's parks, Claremore has a great deal to offer the active individual or family. Rogers State University's Hillcats is an NCAA Division II school with men's baseball, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's cross country, men's and women's golf, men's and women's soccer and women's softball.

If getting into nature is more your thing, there are many sites for picnics, water sports, hiking and more in the area, with a number of historic sites to explore. Lake Claremore Park is a lovely spot on Lake Claremore, offering picnic areas and a playground. Don't forget to check out the horse races and banquet at the Cherokee Casino Will Rogers Down, with live casino action, the Will Rogers Raceway has Friday night sprint car races from April to August and a number of rodeos including the annual PRCA Will Rogers Stampede Rodeo are held at the Will Rogers Stampede Arena.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Claremore, OK is $702 for a studio, $764 for one bedroom, $890 for two bedrooms, and $949 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Claremore has increased by 3.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$764/month
630 Sq Ft
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Transportation

44

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

42

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Verdigris Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-3

467 Students

8
out of 10

Roosa Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

412 Students

8
out of 10

Verdigris Upper Elementary School

Public

Grades 4-6

300 Students

8
out of 10

Justus-Tiawah Public School

Public

Grades PK-8

534 Students

7
out of 10

Westside Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

557 Students

6
out of 10

Verdigris Junior High School

Public

Grades 7-8

208 Students

8
out of 10

Justus-Tiawah Public School

Public

Grades PK-8

534 Students

7
out of 10

Sequoyah Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

297 Students

6
out of 10

Will Rogers Junior High School

Public

Grades 6-8

807 Students

5
out of 10

Sequoyah High School

Public

Grades 9-12

375 Students

10
out of 10

Verdigris High School

Public

Grades 9-12

420 Students

8
out of 10

Claremore High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,285 Students

6
out of 10

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History

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With a history going back to an Osage village in the area in 1802, Claremore has a fabulous history that has been well preserved through a number of museums, libraries, a fabulously restored historic downtown area and a number of medicinal springs in the area. The town spent some time as part of Indian Territory during the Indian Removal Act of 1830, with famous son Will Rogers' family being part of the Cherokee removed from the southeast.

The town saw some portion of the fighting during the Civil War, though it recovered quickly once the war had ended, and the discovery of sulfurous water put the town on the map in 1903 for bathing and natural cures, one of which is still open. The city is on the historic Route 66 and has a number of sites that were popular when the Route was still being actively traveled. There are also a number of historic homes and businesses that have been preserved for public appreciation. The Robson Performing Arts Center hosts a number of concerts, dance competitions, theatrical presentations and other community happenings.

Restaurants

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With over 50 eateries ranging from fast food to national chains and a huge variety of local flavors, Claremore has a taste for every palate. The Belvidere Mansion is a historic Victorian home of brick and tile that offers fine dining, tours and shopping. A number of unique downtown shops have a variety of local offerings, specialty goods and a number of antiques.

A number of local wineries and vineyards produce fine local wines while local art galleries, a strong museum community and a number of events, competitions and classes help round out the entertainments and delights of this lovely Oklahoma city.

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