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Oak Ridge, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Guilford County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
7,660
Population
457/sq mi density
$140,583
Median Income
$67,804 per capita
$523,500
Home Value
$585,585 Zillow
60°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
342
Violent Crime/100K
3,874 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$140,583 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$523,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
342 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Oak Ridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Area | 15.5 sq mi (40.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 457/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1741°N, 79.9922°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Guilford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Piedmont Triad International (GSO) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0473 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 42.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in |
Oak Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and November the driest (3.1").