Claremore, Oklahoma: Best Places to Retire

Sunday, September 7, 2008

Best Places to Retire


Total population	17,161	Average January/July temperatures	33.7° / 81.0°
Median home price	$ 108,000	Annual Precipitation	43.98 in. /yr.

Claremore is the birthplace of Oklahoma's favorite son, Will Rogers.

Climate: Claremore is known for its mild climate with an early spring, a warm fall, and a temperate winter.

Cultural Attractions: The Will Rogers Memorial and Birthplace Ranch and J.M. Davis Historical Arms Museum are must-see attractions.

Fun Fact: Claremore is the setting for Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma.

Recreation: The Claremore Recreation Center has indoor tennis courts, a pool, and a fitness room.

Weather
Average January high/low temperature (?)	45 ° / 22.3 °
Average July high/low temperature (?)	92.4 ° / 69.5 °
Precipitation (?)	43.98 in. /yr.
Index score for various storm types (?)	140
Cost of Living
Median home price (?)	$ 108,000
Median household income (?)	$31077.0
Maximum state income tax (?)	6.25 %
State sales tax (?)	9 %
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Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?)	N/A
Number of public golf courses within the county (?)	7
Number of private golf courses within the county (?)	1
Number of sports teams within the county (?)	0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?)	1
Number of libraries within the county (?)	5
Number of museums within the county (?)	4
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?)	1
Population & Demographics
Total population (?)	17,161
Population density (?)	953 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?)	58.0% growth
Population over 55 (?)	4,587 people
Education (?)	21 % have a college degree
Health
Number of hospitals within the county (?)	7
Number of clinics within the county (?)	20
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?)	14

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