Claremore
RANK #514 / 996 NAT · #11 / 14 OK · POP 95,870
1YR FORECAST: +0.9%
5YR OUTLOOK: +23%
Rogers County, Oklahoma, is often recognized for its connection to Will Rogers, with his birthplace in Oologah and a memorial museum in Claremore, the county seat. Located in northeastern Oklahoma, the county is part of the Tulsa metropolitan area, with Claremore about 30 miles from downtown Tulsa. Commutes to Tulsa are generally short. The community offers a blend of suburban and rural living, with outdoor recreation centered around Oologah Lake and Claremore Lake, providing opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, camping, and miles of trails for mountain biking and hiking. Ed Galloway's Totem Pole Park, a historic Route 66 landmark, also offers outdoor space in Foyil.
Life in Rogers County appeals to families and young professionals, with a high rate of homeownership and public schools that perform above the state average. The economy is experiencing growth, driven by investments in sectors such as manufacturing, energy, and data centers. This has led to job creation and an expansion of local businesses, including retail and dining options. The county also focuses on workforce development programs to support these growing industries.
Above national median (4.7x)
Above national median
Well below national median
Moderate climate & terrain
Below national median (13x)
Housing is fairly valued at 5.4x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
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Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Beale Project Mustang Data Center
Beale Infrastructure
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$500M | Planned |
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Northeastern Power Station Natural Gas Facility (NE 5&6 Project)
Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO)
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$450M | Proposed |
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Manufacturing Expansion (Multiple Companies)
Various (AXH Air-Coolers, Basden Steel, EMCO Industries, MST Manufacturing, Pelco Structural, Pryer Aerospace, Stellar Plant Services)
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$99M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Rogers County scores 48/100 on the Boom Town Index, landing in the middle of the pack among 996 U.S. counties (#514). Median household income is $75,312 and job growth is running at +1.1%. The data points to a county with mixed signals — some positive indicators alongside areas that lag faster-growing peers.
By national standards, Rogers County is quite affordable. Homes here have a median value of $206,300, and the income-to-home-value ratio of 0.37 is well above the U.S. average — especially with median rent at just $980/month. Residents can generally buy a home without being cost-burdened.
Rogers County is growing on multiple fronts. Population is up +1.3% year-over-year while employers added jobs at a +1.1% clip. Home values shifted +0.5% in the past year.
In significant numbers — 6.23% of Rogers County's current population relocated from another state, well above the national norm. That level of in-migration usually signals a county where jobs, affordability, or quality of life are pulling people in from elsewhere.