At a Glance
Median Income
$35,437
$20,257 per capita
Home Value
$231,500
Zillow: $280,272
Median Rent
$924/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
132/100K
5,845/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
83.6% high school+
Unemployment
13.8%
18.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
20.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Oakridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Oakridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Oakridge a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Oakridge residents earn a median household income of $35,437 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,257. The unemployment rate stands at 13.8% (283% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,531 business establishments, including 1,012 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Oakridge is $231,500 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,272. Median rent is $924/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Oakridge reports 132 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,845/100K.
Education
14.2% of adults in Oakridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
83.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Oakridge has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population3,197
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density1,480/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
D
Median Income$35,437
Per Capita$20,257
Unemployment13.8%
Poverty18.1%
County GDP$23,574M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,135
Housing
C+
Home Value$231,500
Rent$924
Ownership57.8%
Zillow$280,272
Housing Units1,680
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent132/100K
Property5,845/100K
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death8,116/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain45.8 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,207 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+83.6%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 60%
Commute32 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries11
Did You Know?
The median home in Oakridge was built in 1968.
16.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mahlon Sweet Field (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 1,012 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 54 fatal vehicle crashes.
273 declared natural disasters on record.
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