Oak Ridge, Birmingham, AL
Living in Oak Ridge
Bikeability19
Walkability2
Commute62
Public Transit19
Affordability100
Public Safety41
Airports23
Hospitals25
Colleges18
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools5
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.2kPopulation-1.7k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
65%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black71%
Caucasian27%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$36kMedian Household Income+$1.9k (2010–19)
73%Above Poverty-7% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K43%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more<1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector67%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$81kMedian Home Value+$8k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$449Median Monthly Rent+$123 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied-14% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier20%
Home Value
Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K56%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity51%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas48%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Oak Ridge
United States45
Alabama48
Birmingham Metro Area53
Jefferson County60
Property Crime in Oak Ridge
United States48
Alabama52
Birmingham Metro Area38
Jefferson County47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (57%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump40%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Oak Ridge
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding63
Tornado30
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Oak Ridge, Birmingham, AL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Oak Ridge, Birmingham, AL
Forestdale Baptist
3 miles, NE
Restoration Academy
3 miles, S
Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School
3 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Oak Ridge, Birmingham, AL
Miles College
4 miles, S
Birmingham-Southern College
5 miles, E
University of Alabama at Birmingham
8 miles, E
Samford University
10 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Oak Ridge, Birmingham, AL
Princeton Baptist Medical Center
6 miles, SE
The Children's Hospital of Alabama
8 miles, E
University of Alabama Hospital
8 miles, E
Callahan Eye Hospital
8 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Oak Ridge, Birmingham, AL
Montgomery Regional Airport-Dannelly Field
91 miles, S
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
96 miles, W