Oak Ridge, TN
Living in Oak Ridge
Bikeability8
Walkability8
Commute71
Public Transit5
Affordability82
Public Safety43
Airports40
Hospitals14
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools14
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
29kPopulation+112 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
38%College-Educated
64%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black7%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate24%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$6.5k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty
24 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector67%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$156kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$634Median Monthly Rent+$120 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 194930%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity41%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas58%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Oak Ridge
United States45
Tennessee62
Knoxville Metro Area54
Anderson County47
Property Crime in Oak Ridge
United States48
Tennessee59
Knoxville Metro Area59
Anderson County48
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 5 | 3 |
| Feb | 41 | 5 | 2 |
| Mar | 49 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Oak Ridge
Inland Flooding53
Tornado18
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Oak Ridge, TN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Oak Ridge, TN
St Marys School
4 miles, NE
Christian Academy of Oak Ridge
6 miles, NE
Mount Pisgah Christian Academy
6 miles, NW
Knoxville Christian School
8 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Oak Ridge, TN
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
20 miles, E
Maryville College
24 miles, SE
Hiwassee College
28 miles, S
Johnson University
30 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Oak Ridge, TN
Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge
5 miles, NE
Ridgeview Psychiatric Hospital and Center
5 miles, NE
Fort Loudoun Medical Center
10 miles, S
Parkwest Medical Center
11 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Oak Ridge, TN
McGhee Tyson Airport
20 miles, SE
Lovell Field
82 miles, SW
Asheville Regional Airport
105 miles, E
Tri-Cities Airport
111 miles, E