Oak Ridge is a city in Tennessee with about 32,088 residents. Oak Ridge was founded in 1942 and sits in Roane County. The median age is 39.2 and the median household income is $71,000. Homes carry a median value of $233,500, and about 65% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (79.9%). Around 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).
Housing
Property report
Median home value
$233,500
Median gross rent
$1,076/mo
Owner-occupied
64.5%
Median year built
1963
Households
13,304
Avg. household size
2.38
Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.
Education
Schools
Schools: Below average
Oak Ridge has 8 public schools — 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high.
Student proficiency · grade 8, 2 schools
Reading37%
Math32%
% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.
Oak Ridge High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Jefferson Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Robertsville Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 5–8
Glenwood ElementaryElementary
Linden ElementaryElementary
Willow Brook ElementaryElementary
Woodland ElementaryElementary
PreschoolGrades -1–-1
Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.
Safety
Crime
violent crime13% below national
Oak Ridge337
Tennessee646
United States386
↓ 15% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime22% below national
Oak Ridge1,527
Tennessee2,403
United States1,952
↓ 35% lower than 2019
2019–2023
Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Oak Ridge Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).
Environment
Environmental hazards
Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Oak Ridge.
Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.
Risk
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards · Anderson County
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
LandslideRelatively Moderate
LightningRelatively Moderate
Riverine floodingRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.
Context
Neighborhood info
Oak Ridge is in Anderson County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.
Oak Ridge was founded in 1942 and sits in Roane County. Elevation ~259 m.
Map of Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge, TN
Where Oak Ridge is
Historic places
9 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.
X-10 Reactor, Oak Ridge National LaboratoryJones, J. B., HouseBrannon, Luther, HouseFreels CabinJones, George, Memorial Baptist ChurchBethel Valley Road Checking StationBear Creek Road Checking StationOak Ridge Turnpike Checking Station
Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.
Common questions
Oak Ridge — frequently asked
What is the population of Oak Ridge, Tennessee?
Oak Ridge has a population of about 32,088, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Oak Ridge?
The median home value in Oak Ridge is $233,500, and the median gross rent is $1,076/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Oak Ridge safe? What is the crime rate?
Oak Ridge Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 337 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Oak Ridge face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Anderson County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including cold wave, ice storm, landslide.
How many schools are in Oak Ridge?
Oak Ridge has 8 public schools (4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Oak Ridge?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Oak Ridge. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.