City safety & data profile

Oak RidgeTN

Oak Ridge, TN is a 29K-resident city in Anderson County with a median household income of $72,311.

Anderson County, Tennessee. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Oak Ridge, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Oak Ridge has a population larger than 62% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $270,200, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

29K
Population
Top 38%
By size
$72,311
Median income
$270,200
Median home
12.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Oak Ridge

Oak Ridge posts a median household income higher than 40% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Oak Ridge area.

Top 60%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Oak Ridge

Where Oak Ridge income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$72,311 Bottom 40% higher than 40% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TN $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Oak Ridge, TN beyond the headline numbers

Oak Ridge sits inside Anderson County, Tennessee, at roughly 36.01°N, -84.27°W. Population 29,302, $72,311 median household income. Median home value $270,200, median rent $1,131. Poverty rate 12.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Oak Ridge's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 41%, then obesity at 39.9%. 2 hospitals in/around Oak Ridge, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Oak Ridge from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
29,302
Oak Ridge
Median Income
$72,311
+6% vs avg
Median Home Value
$270,200
+19% vs avg
Median Age
39.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Anderson County) - Oak Ridge's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
79K+5%
Median Income
$66,183+52%
Median Home Value
$239,400+89%
Poverty Rate
13.4%-26%
Unemployment
3.7%-58%

Economics

Economics indicators for Oak Ridge, TN
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,131/mo
Poverty Rate
12.2% -14% vs avg
Unemployment 3.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 40.2%
Work From Home 16.3%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 80.3%
African American 5.9%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
41%
Obesity
39.9%
Short Sleep Duration
37.3%
Physical Inactivity
25.7%
Frequent Mental Distress
18.6%
Current Smoking
16.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.9%
Diabetes
13.5%
Binge Drinking
13.4%
Current Asthma
10.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 60.9%
Annual Checkup 79.8%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
10.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
7.4%
Stroke
3.8%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER OF OAK RIDGE
OAK RIDGE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Oak Ridge, TN? ▼
Oak Ridge, TN has a population of 29,302 people, located in Anderson County, Tennessee.
What is the median household income in Oak Ridge? ▼
The median household income in Oak Ridge, TN is $72,311 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 12.2%.
What is the median home value in Oak Ridge? ▼
The median home value in Oak Ridge, TN is $270,200. Median rent is $1,131/month.
What are the top health concerns in Oak Ridge? ▼
The top health indicators in Oak Ridge include High Blood Pressure (41%), Obesity (39.9%), Short Sleep Duration (37.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Oak Ridge? ▼
Oak Ridge has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Oak Ridge? ▼
The median age in Oak Ridge, TN is 39.3 years. 40.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Oak Ridge, TN is located in Anderson County, Tennessee. With a population of 29K and a $72,311 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Oak Ridge area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Oak Ridge's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Anderson County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.