Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Population 29,426

Oak Ridge is located in Anderson County, TN. The population is 29,426, making Oak Ridge the largest city in Anderson County.

There are 8 public schools in Oak Ridge with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Oak Ridge is moderate , and there are 34 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Oak Ridge is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Oak Ridge property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Oak Ridge include Oliver Springs, Farragut and Coalfield.

Oak Ridge Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 7.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 53%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 39.5%

Crime Rate

7.11% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 175
  • Violent Crimes: 385
  • Robbery: 31
  • Burglary: 334
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

14.68% Lower than national avg.
  • 34 offenders in Oak Ridge
  • 11.55 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

105 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 11
  • Superfunds: 9
  • Tanks & Spills: 85

Unemployment

Moderate 3.2%
  • Tennessee unemployment average: 3.5%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 8 K-12 public schools in Oak Ridge, TN and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Oak Ridge's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.

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19 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Oak Ridge, TN issued 19 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Oak Ridge, TN issued 16 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $698
  • 1 Bedroom: $790
  • 2 Bedrooms: $968
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,269
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,491

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Environmental Hazards

105 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Oak Ridge, TN has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Oak Ridge, TN is a red zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
    Oak Ridge, TN is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 37.98°
  • February 42.8°
  • March 50.83°
  • April 61.68°
  • May 68.83°
  • June 76.89°
  • July 78.5°
  • August 78.52°
  • September 71.97°
  • October 59.35°
  • November 48.95°
  • December 36.9°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Oak Ridge, TN

Earthquakes
Oak Ridge, TN has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Oak Ridge, TN has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Oak Ridge, TN has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Oak Ridge, TN has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Oak Ridge, TN: $48,197

Unemployment

Unemployment in Oak Ridge is 3.2%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 31.76%
White Collar - 68.24%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bill Haslam
  • Sen. Lamar Alexander
  • Sen. Bob Corker

City Representatives

  • Chuck Fleischmann

Neighborhood Info

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22 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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