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Oak Ridge, TN


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Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Introduction to Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, in Anderson county, is 19 miles W of Knoxville, Tennessee and 137 miles S of Lexington, Kentucky. The city is part of the Knoxville metropolitan statistical area. About 27,387 people live in Oak Ridge.

Oak Ridge History

Archaeological discoveries from 1930 have established that the area was inhabited from approximately 1000 B.C. onwards. The first European settlers came during the 1700’s. Throughout the 1800’s, Oak Ridge remained a loose settlement of rural farming communities. The city as it is now was founded in 1942. It was officially incorporated in 1959.

Oak Ridge and nearby Attractions

  • Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge
  • American Museum of Science and Energy
  • Haw Ridge Park
  • Southern Appalachia Railway Museum
  • Concorde Park

Things To Do In Oak Ridge

Oak Ridge has numerous parks, including Haw Ridge Park and Concorde Park, which offer visitors various outdoor recreational opportunities. The Zuma Fun Center and the Mayor Bob Leonard Park are in the area as well.

Oak Ridge Transportation

McGhee Tyson Airport is nearby.

Oak Ridge Higher Education

Facilities for higher education are available from Roane State Community College, The University of Tennessee, Pellissippi State Technical Community College, and Carson-Newman College.

High Points

Oak Ridge strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyOak Ridge Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 6%Oak Ridge College Educated Adults
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 7%Oak Ridge Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 11%Oak Ridge Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 14%Oak Ridge People in Middle Class or Better
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 15%Oak Ridge Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 15%Oak Ridge Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Oak Ridge Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Oak Ridge, TN

Comparing Oak Ridge to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens109
Female Share of the Population97
Well-Paid Single Women710
Well-Paid Single Men710
Racial Diversity38
Male Share of the Population25
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married55
Average Household Size22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults810
Median Family Income69
People in Middle Class or Better69
People Above Poverty58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work49
Public Transportation Use28

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents93
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Property Taxes81
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals37
Housing Recently Built31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime33
Low Property Crime22

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