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Oak Ridge, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Passaic County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
10,860
Population
816/sq mi density
$118,718
Median Income
$54,052 per capita
$417,300
Home Value
$411,389 Zillow
$1,320
Median Rent
29.1% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
271 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$118,718 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$417,300 home value, $1,320/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Oak Ridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Area | 14.3 sq mi (37.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 816/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0310°N, 74.4982°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Passaic County County |
| Nearest Airport | Newark Liberty International (EWR) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0410 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | — | 120 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 52 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.0 in |
Oak Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 27°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.3").