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Crime in Oak Ridge summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Oak Ridge. Key points include:
There were 534 total crimes in Oak Ridge in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Oak Ridge is 1,567.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Oak Ridge is 290.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Oak Ridge is 1,276.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Oak Ridge is -26.04% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Oak Ridge Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Oak Ridge / 100k People |
Tennessee / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 534 | 1,567.3 | 2,624.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 99 | 290.6 | 592.3 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 3 | 8.8 | 58.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 78 | 228.9 | 488.6 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 435 | 1,276.7 | 2,032.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 71 | 208.4 | 251.8 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 343 | 1,006.7 | 1,443.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 21 | 61.6 | 336.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Oak Ridge summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Oak Ridge. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Tennessee. Key points include:
The cost of living in Oak Ridge is 95 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Oak Ridge is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Oak Ridge is $322,989.
The median income in Oak Ridge is $72,311.
Oak Ridge's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Oak Ridge Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Oak Ridge | Tennessee | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 94 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 96 | 100 |
| Health | 89 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 94 | 95 | 100 |
| Transportation | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 98 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Oak Ridge, TN Weather
The average high in Oak Ridge is 68.9° and the average low is 47.4°.
There are 88.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 52.9 inches of precipitation each year with 6.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Oak Ridge |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 68.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 47.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 88.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 52.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 6.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Oak Ridge Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Oak Ridge
The current population in Oak Ridge is 32,693. The population has increased 13.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32,693 | 1.9% |
| 2023 | 32,088 | 1.8% |
| 2022 | 31,535 | 1.4% |
| 2021 | 31,087 | 6.7% |
| 2020 | 29,124 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 29,037 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 29,030 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 29,009 | -0.9% |
| 2016 | 29,285 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 29,310 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | 29,301 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 29,340 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 29,235 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 29,111 | 0.6% |
| 2010 | 28,925 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Oak Ridge
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Oak Ridge is:
79.3% White with 25,931 White residents.
5.8% African American with 1,894 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 17 American Indian residents.
2.6% Asian with 854 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 200 Other residents.
4.8% Two Or More with 1,558 Two Or More residents.
6.8% Hispanic with 2,239 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Oak Ridge | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.3% | 71.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 5.8% | 15.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 1.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.8% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.8% | 7.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Oak Ridge
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Oak Ridge is 51.1% female with 16,705 female residents.
Oak Ridge is 48.9% male with 15,988 male residents.
| Gender | Oak Ridge | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.1% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.9% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Oak Ridge for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Oak Ridge completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Oak Ridge completed 9-12th grade.
22.0% of adults in Oak Ridge completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Oak Ridge completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Oak Ridge completed associate's degree.
22.0% of adults in Oak Ridge completed bachelor's degree.
11.0% of adults in Oak Ridge completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Oak Ridge completed professional degree.
5.0% of adults in Oak Ridge completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Oak Ridge | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 22.0% | 31.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 19.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Oak Ridge, Tennessee
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3.1% of households in Oak Ridge earn Less than $10,000.
3.8% of households in Oak Ridge earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.1% of households in Oak Ridge earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.1% of households in Oak Ridge earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.9% of households in Oak Ridge earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.9% of households in Oak Ridge earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.7% of households in Oak Ridge earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.4% of households in Oak Ridge earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.6% of households in Oak Ridge earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.4% of households in Oak Ridge earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Oak Ridge | TN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.1% | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.8% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.1% | 7.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.1% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.9% | 12.0% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.9% | 17.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.7% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.4% | 16.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.6% | 7.7% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.4% | 9.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
