RANK #625 / 996 · POP 95,870 · OK
PROJECTED GROWTH: +0.3%
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.
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| 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 has a Boom Town Index score of 37/100, ranking #625 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +1.1% and a median household income of $75,312, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Rogers County is $206,300 with median rent at $980/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3651, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +1.3% year-over-year. Job growth: +1.1%. Home values changed +0.5% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 6.23% of Rogers County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.