Calera, Oklahoma City Hall, 2016
Calera’s story
126 years in pictures
Census counts: 575 in 1900, 2,916 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1958 on.
- 1900Calera is settled
CaleraOK
A town of 3,145, settled in 1900.
2 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Steven White (The Phase Master) · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
3,145
2025 Census estimate · +8.2% since 2020
Typical home
$235K
+0.2% in a year
Household income
$64K
median
Median age
31.3
years
Jobs based here
345
A commuter town
TownGrade
C
#67 of 131 in OK
Is Calera a good place to live?
Calera is a solid, middle-of-the-road choice. It grades C overall, 67th among Oklahoma's 131 graded towns, with no subject far below average. Its best mark is schools: its schools outperform 54% of the state's. Its lowest everyday mark is in health: residents are less healthy than 76% of U.S. towns on CDC estimates. A typical home there costs about $235K, 4.1 years of the Durant area’s $57K median household income. Only 13 of Oklahoma’s 229 towns score lower on history. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 78% of U.S. towns. Among 131 Oklahoma towns, just 6 have a lower share of residents 65 or older than Calera.
A growing town
Calera has grown 46% since 2010
2,164 counted in 2010 and 2,916 in 2020; an estimated 3,145 in 2025.
Growth hasn’t slowed: 8.2% since 2020, after 34.8% in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Calera grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Oklahoma), ordered by how far Calera is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 5.3 of 20; 4% of households have no car; 1.1% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →HealthAlliancehealth Durant 4.9 miles awayC−Open →Hazard risktornadoes tops the listC+Open →SafetyC+Open →SchoolsB−Open →Cost of livingB−Open →Jobs & income$64K median household incomeB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksDOpen →HistoryD−Open →Civic life3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market$235K typical home, up 0.2% in a year; 54 days on market–Open →Who lives here21% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Calera: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Calera, and how to reach them.
PowerOG&E12.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBryan County Rural Water District #56 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet8 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Calera’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Oklahoma you can register online until 25 days before Election Day, in person until 25 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 25 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSecretary, Bryan County Election BoardBryan County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code7473074730 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Calera.
Calera looks healthier within Oklahoma than nationally and sends most of its workers to Durant and beyond.
HealthC−
Calera earns a C− for health
Within Oklahoma it is healthier than 65% of the 131 graded towns: much of Oklahoma scores lower on these measures.
41% of Calera adults sleep under 7 hours, where Oklahoma’s towns sit at 38% and U.S. towns at 36%. 28% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Calera. Calera beats the Oklahoma average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
24%healthier than U.S. townsC−Health Grade
| Calera | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 36% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 26% | 23% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 19% | 17% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 34% | 25% |
32 measures vs. Oklahoma
0 better31 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Calera | OK |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults seeing a dentist | 49.8% | 57.1% |
Alliancehealth Durant
In Durant · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
65th
percentile among OK towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
SchoolsB−
Calera earns a B− for schools
Its public schools are run by the Calera school district. Its two schools are below.
54%of OK districts it outscoresB−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calera EsLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 754 | B |
| Calera HSLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 227 | D− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OK on state tests and graduation
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B−
About two in five of Calera’s working residents commute to Durant
Calera has 345 jobs for its 1,242 working residents: even if every job went to a resident, most would still commute out. The average commute takes 14.6 minutes, against 22.4 across Oklahoma.
Most working residents leave Calera for work: only 3% work in town. At 15 minutes, Calera’s average trip to work is below both Oklahoma’s towns (22 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Jobs based in Calera grew to 345 in 2023, 97 more than in 2013.
3%work in town
| Calera | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 15 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.9% | 22% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16% | 18% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $64,000 | $55,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Calera3%
Durant43%
Oklahoma City5%
Denison4%
Sherman2%
6 mi
median commute distance
345
jobs based in Calera
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 22% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
In Calera, expect mild winters and hot summers
Calera has mild winters and hot summers. Calera’s July high is 94°F.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter34–55°
Spring52–73°
Summer71–92°
Fall53–76°
Nov 12
typical first frost
Mar 19
typical last frost
+0.6°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Who lives here
Younger than Oklahoma overall
People 65 and older are 10% of residents (16% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 28% of residents (23% statewide). The median age in Calera is 31.3 years. Calera has grown 8.2% since 2020, to 3,145 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
31.3median age · OK 37
| Calera | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.3 years | 36.3 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 28% | 25% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 21% | 20% | 29% |
CaleraOklahomaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
20%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma8%
High school44%
Some college22%
Associate’s6%
Bachelor’s18%
Graduate2%
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.3 points. Across Oklahoma, 50.2% of residents are women.
| Calera | OK | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 20.2% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8% | 11.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.2% | 9.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 19.1% | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.7% | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 9.7% | 11.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 11.9% | 11.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 4.9% | 9.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.4% | 6.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7.7% | 10.6% | 10.4% |
| High school | 43.5% | 30.6% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.9% | 22.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 6.3% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 18.1% | 18.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 2.4% | 9.9% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 3,100, single groups can be off by several points
SafetyC+
More crime per resident in Calera than in 57% of U.S. towns
Within Oklahoma, it does better than 67% of towns.
43%of U.S. towns report more crimeC+Safety Grade
| Calera | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 4.1 per 1,000 residents | 2.7 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 8.3 per 1,000 residents | 14.1 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Calera4.1
Oklahoma4.1
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Calera8.3
Oklahoma18.4
U.S.15.5
43rd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
67th
percentile among OK towns
13
violent crimes reported in 2025
26
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HousingCost of living grade B−
Calera earns a B− for cost of living
48% of Calera households own their home. The typical Calera home is worth about $235,000, about the same as a year ago, 6% above the Oklahoma typical home.
$235KZillow home value
| Calera | Oklahoma towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 48% | 62% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,089 a month | $870 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Calera$235K
Oklahoma$221K
Market temperature
54
days on market
97.4%
sale-to-list price
+0.2%
value change, 1 year
6
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C+
Calera faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by tornadoes
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 52% of U.S. communities.
52risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
TornadoesInland floodingHeat waves
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Calera
18pages on Calera
The big questions
SchoolsB−Beat 54% of OK districts · 2 schoolsSafetyC+4.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthC−Better than OK on 0 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB−$235K typical home · up 0.2% in a yearWork & commuteB−$64K median household income · 345 jobs hereNatural hazardsC+FEMA risk higher than 52% of U.S. communities · tornadoes
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Calera
About 4 of every 100 Calera residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Oklahoma.
A commuter town
97% of working residents leave Calera for work
Where Calera’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
345jobs based in Calera
3%of working residents work in town
6 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Calera
Town in Oklahoma, US
Calera is a town in Bryan County, Oklahoma, United States, And is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth combined statistical area. The population was 2,906 at the 2020 census, an increase of 34.2 percent over the figure of 2,164 recorded in 2010 indicating that Calera is experiencing larger growth than Durant and other surrounding areas. It is also part of the Durant Micropolitan Area, as well as being part of the Texoma region.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 4.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 712 ft
- ZIP code
- 74730
- Area code
- 580
Calera’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Calera.
DurantColbertCalera
How the neighbors grade
Colbert has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Compare Calera with a neighbor →
Questions about Calera
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Calera, OK a good place to live?
Calera grades C overall, better than 26% of U.S. towns and #67 of 131 in Oklahoma. It grades C− for health, C+ for safety and B− for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Calera, OK safe?
Within Oklahoma, it does better than 67% of towns.
Is Calera, OK expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B−.