At a Glance
Home Value
$175,000
Zillow: $193,289
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
75.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.2%
27.4% smoking rate
How Oak Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oak Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oak Ridge a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oak Ridge is $175,000 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,289. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
14.6% of adults in Oak Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
75.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oak Ridge has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population55
Median Age61.8 yrs
Density56/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans35.4%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$31,891
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$755M
Avg Weekly Wage$857
Housing
Home Value$175,000
Rent
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$193,289
Housing Units61
Rent Burden35.6%
Health
Obesity42.2%
Diabetes15.7%
Smoking27.4%
Heart Disease9.2%
Premature Death17,460/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain58.2 in/yr
Elevation89 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+75.0%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score3.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute50 min
Broadband68.4%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Oak Ridge was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Monroe Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.507 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
41.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.