Oak Ridge, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
258 Population 437/sq mi density
$68,542 Median Income $28,291 per capita
$145,800 Home Value $273,602 Zillow
$933 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$68,542 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,800 home value, $933/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Oak Ridge, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,542
9% below
$28,291 per capita
Home Value
$145,800
48% below
Zillow: $273,602
Median Rent
$933/mo
20% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
46% below
77.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
2% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

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)

Income
91%
Home Value
52%
Rent
80%
Poverty
89%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oak Ridge a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Oak Ridge residents earn a median household income of $68,542 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,291. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oak Ridge is $145,800 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,602. Median rent is $933/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Education

18.3% of adults in Oak Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 77.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oak Ridge has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population258
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density437/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,542
Per Capita$28,291
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.0%

Housing

A+
Home Value$145,800
Rent$933
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$273,602
Housing Units114
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity32.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain50.5 in/yr
Elevation614 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+77.5%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute30 min
Broadband87.6%
EV Stations1

Did You Know?

The median home in Oak Ridge was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (22 miles).
23.3% of the population has a disability.