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
$327,243 Zillow
$1,076
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
296
Violent Crime/100K
1,297 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$71,000 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$233,500 home value, $1,076/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
296 violent crimes/100K
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 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
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 | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 78.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
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 (3°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.8 in |
Oak Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.3").