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Living in Oak Ridge ~ Snapshot
Nestled between the Great Smoky Mountains and Cumberland Mountains, Oak Ridge is a progressive, sophisticated city with an unparalleled commitment to excellence.
The extensive energy research and development conducted by the private and public sectors such as the Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Y-12 National Security Complex and Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU), make the city one of the world's greatest research centers.
Residents enjoy abundant culture and leisure activities, from rowing and hiking to ballet and theater, in a city with one of the lowest costs of living and lowest crime rates in the country.
Rich with technology, highly skilled workers and comfortable lifestyles, Oak Ridge, Tennessee is located in the heart of the Knoxville/Oak Ridge Innovation Valley.
Community Information and Demographics:
- Location: Oak Ridge lies in Anderson and Roane Counties, East Tennessee, 15 miles northwest of Knoxville.
- Population: 27,669
- Cost of living: 11% below the National Average
- Unemployment Rate (February 2010): 8.9%
- Climate: Oak Ridge
enjoys a moderate climate with four distinct seasons. Long periods of
extreme heat or cold are rare, allowing for year-round construction.
- Average yearly rainfall: 45.25 inches
- Average yearly snowfall: 9.80 inches
- Average high/low temperature, Annual: 69/46 °
F
- Average January: 46/27 ° F
- Average July: 85/62 ° F
- Age Distribution
- Median age: 43.4
- Total between ages 18 and 65: 15,474
- Educational Attainment
- Graduate / Professional 17.9%
- College Degree 26.4%
- Some College 21.3%
- High School 23.7%