Oak Ridge, TN
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Oak Ridge, Tennessee Summary
Life in Oak Ridge research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Oak Ridge over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Oak Ridge:
The population in Oak Ridge is 31,087.
The median home value in Oak Ridge is $170,800.
The median income in Oak Ridge is $60,542.
The cost of living in Oak Ridge is 88 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Oak Ridge is $917.
The unemployment rate in Oak Ridge is 4.6%.
The poverty rate in Oak Ridge is 14.6%.
Table Of Contents
Oak Ridge SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
7
Affordability
8
Diversity
8
Safety
5
Amenities
7
Education
8
Commute
8
Oak Ridge, TN Crime Report
674
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,090.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-10.06%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Oak Ridge / 100k People |
Tennessee / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 674 | 2,090.4 | 3,165.5 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 102 | 316.3 | 672.7 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 3.1 | 9.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 3 | 9.3 | 81.0 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 84 | 260.5 | 543.2 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 572 | 1,774.0 | 2,492.8 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 52 | 161.3 | 384.5 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 481 | 1,491.8 | 1,802.0 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 39 | 121.0 | 306.4 | 282.7 |
Oak Ridge, TN Cost Of Living
88
Oak Ridge's Overall Cost Of Living
Oak Ridge's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Oak Ridge | Tennessee | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 91 | 93 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 87 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 93 | 88 | 100 | |
| Housing | 81 | 82 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 89 | 90 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 94 | 93 | 100 | |
Oak Ridge, TN Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Brian Stansberry | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Brian Stansberry | GFDL
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Source: Wikipedia User Brian Stansberry | GFDL
Rankings for Oak Ridge in Tennessee
Map Of Oak Ridge, TN
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Population over time in Oak Ridge
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 29,124 | 0.3% |
| 2020 | 29,030 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 29,009 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 29,285 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 29,310 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 29,301 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 29,340 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 29,235 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 29,111 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 28,925 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Oak Ridge
| Race | Oak Ridge | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.5% | 72.9% | 59.4% |
| African American | 6.3% | 16.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.9% | 1.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 4.8% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 6.0% | 5.8% | 18.4% |
Gender in Oak Ridge
| Gender | Oak Ridge | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 51.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Oak Ridge for adults over 25
| Education | Oak Ridge | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 18.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Oak Ridge, Tennessee
| Income | Oak Ridge | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.9% | 6.2% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.7% | 4.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.7% | 9.2% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.2% | 9.5% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.5% | 13.4% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.5% | 18.2% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.1% | 12.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.6% | 14.3% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.0% | 5.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.9% | 6.0% | 9.5% |
