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Oak Ridge, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Roane County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
32,088
Population
376/sq mi density
$71,000
Median Income
$39,693 per capita
$233,500
Home Value
$318,285 Zillow
$1,076
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
385
Violent Crime/100K
2,307 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$71,000 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$233,500 home value, $1,076/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
385 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Oak Ridge enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Area | 90.0 sq mi (233.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 376/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9665°N, 84.2905°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Roane County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 71.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.3 in |
Oak Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.0").