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Oak Ridge, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Roane County County
Oak Ridge, TN
At a Glance
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)
Is Oak Ridge a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Oak Ridge residents earn a median household income of $71,000 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,693. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,053 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oak Ridge is $233,500 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $318,285. Median rent is $1,076/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Oak Ridge reports 385 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 1% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,307/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
39.4% of adults in Oak Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% above the national average). 91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oak Ridge has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.