Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County), TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Kaufman County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
811 Population 219/sq mi density
$92,750 Median Income $36,467 per capita
$318,400 Home Value $431,903 Zillow
$1,054 Median Rent 18.5% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$92,750 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$318,400 home value, $1,054/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County), TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$92,750
23% above
$36,467 per capita
Home Value
$318,400
13% above
Zillow: $431,903
Median Rent
$1,054/mo
9% below
18.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.1%
49% below
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
10.1%
181% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County)'s value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
123%
Home Value
113%
Rent
91%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
281%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) residents earn a median household income of $92,750 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,467. The unemployment rate stands at 10.1% (181% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,668 business establishments, including 225 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) is $318,400 , 13% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $431,903. Median rent is $1,054/month, with 18.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.

Education

17.1% of adults in Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.

Data Overview

People

Population811
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density219/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born8.5%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$92,750
Per Capita$36,467
Unemployment10.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$6,967M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076

Housing

A+
Home Value$318,400
Rent$1,054
Ownership88.0%
Zillow$431,903
Housing Units235
Rent Burden18.5%

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,809/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation448 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.1%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 36%
Commute42 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Oak Ridge town (Kaufman County) was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.393 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 225 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.