Livability Score

77
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (9) A+
The Oak Ridge History Museum
Museum
Oak Ridge Art Center
Theatre Arts
A.K. Bissel Park Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Oak Ridge Bowling Center
Bowling Alley
Cinemark Tinseltown USA
Cinema
Oak Ridge Children's Museum
Museum
American Museum of Science and Energy
Museum
Yearwood Field
Stadium
Oak Ridge Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (27) A-
Pizza Hut
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Marco's Pizza
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Pizza Inn
Fast Food
Lizz's Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Popeyes
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Smoothie King
Fast Food
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Papa Johns
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Krystal
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Little Caesers
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fitness (7) A+
Maxed Out Gym
Gym
Oak Ridge Senior Center
Community Centre
Gold's Gym
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
National Fitness Center
Gym
KOA Strength and Fitness
Gym
Groceries (5) F
Kroger
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Food City
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
IGA
Grocery Store
Food City
Grocery Store
Parks (33) A+
A.K.Bissell Park
Park
Bissel Park Playground
Playground
A.K. Bissel Park Playground
Playground
Highland View Park
Park
Ridgeview Park
Park
Scarboro Park
Park
Lasalie Park
Park
Grove Park
Park
Jackson Square Tennis Courts
Park
Carl Yearwood Park
Park
Cedar Hill Playground
Playground
Cedar Hill Park
Park
Blankenship Field Park
Park
Briarcliff Park
Park
Big Turtle Playground
Playground
Big Turtle Park
Park
Marlow Park
Park
Clark Center Park
Park
Shops (38) A+
Manhattan Nail Bar
Beauty
Sport Clips
Hairdresser
U.S. Cellular
Electronics
Grove Market
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Nails Trix & Spa
Beauty
Secret City Exchange
Electronics
Big Lots
Department Store
Verizon
Electronics
Pet Supplies Plus
Pets
Sun Tan City
Beauty
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Belk
Department Store
Kenjo Markets
Convenience Store
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Books-A-Million
Books
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Weigel's
Convenience Store
Dona's Nails
Beauty
Boost Mobile
Electronics
SALLY Beauty
Beauty
Expressions Hair & Tan Salon
Beauty
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Oak Ridge.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.2% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Oak Ridge is 90/100 - which is 1% higher than Tennessee.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime C+

Oak Ridge crime rates are 2,090 per 100k, which is 29% lower than Tennessee
Property Crime
1,774 crimes per 100k C
Violent Crime
316 crimes per 100k C+
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employment C+

The median income in Oak Ridge is $55,869 - which is 20% higher than Tennessee.
Med. Household Income
$55,869 D
Unemployment Rate
2.4% A
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health C+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (16)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Anderson County Emergency Medical Services Station 2
Ambulance Station
Oak Ridge Fire Department Headquarters
Fire Station
Oak Ridge Police Department
Police
Secret City Dental Care
Dentist
Thompson Cancer Survival Center
Doctor
Family Clinic of Oak Ridge
Clinic
The Eye Center of Oak Ridge
Doctor
Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge
Hospital
Oak Ridge Fire Department
Fire Station
Methodist Medical Center
Hospital
Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services
Hospital
Cheyenne Ambulatory Center
Doctor
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
Oak Ridge Fire Department - Station 2
Fire Station
East Tennessee Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Marlow Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Riddle Drugs
Pharmacy
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Oak Ridge home prices are $157,700 - which is 8% higher than Tennessee
Home Price
$157,700 C-
Home Appreciation Rate
5% B
Home Affordability
2.8x (home price to income ratio) A-
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schools C-

The Oak Ridge graduation rate is 88% - which is 10% higher than Tennessee
School Test Scores
38% F
High School Grad. Rates
88% B-
Elementary Schools (8) D-
Robertsville Middle School
Willow Brook Elementary
St Marys School
Woodland Elementary
Linden Elementary
Jefferson Middle School
Christian Academy Of Oak Ridge
Norwood Elementary
Grand Oaks Elementary
Norwood Middle School
High Schools (2) F
Oak Ridge High School
Christian Academy Of Oak Ridge
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ratings A+

Oak Ridge has an overall rating of 89% from 15 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (13)
From AreaVibes A+
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Oak Ridge, TN Area Guide

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Oak Ridge Area Facts

  • Oak Ridge has a Livability Score of 77/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Oak Ridge crime rates are 29% lower than the Tennessee average
  • Cost of living in Oak Ridge is 1% higher than the Tennessee average

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A Convenient Town Near Knoxville. 5 rating By Anonymous ( Jan 20, 2022) Oak Ridge is a handy town for shopping, If you don't have a vehicle you can give Oak Ridge Transit a call 24 hours in advance and they will pick you up for $2.00 one way and $2.00 per stop in town so a trip to a store and back is only $4.00 but you need to plan early in the day b ...Read More ecause Oak Ridge Transit closes around 4-5pm anyone can ride. However if you are a "no-show" you could get banned for 6 months. This small town is very diverse in the vast amount of local opportunities. Even though the Crime is rated "F" you still feel fairly safe in most cases. You need to be aware of stray dogs that bite as you would in any community. They do have several restaurants and several grocery stores such as IGA, Kroger, Food City, and Aldis, You could easily retire here and plan to live in the area your entire life. The down side of this area is that a lot of drivers drive really fast not paying attention to the road it is common to see car crash debris on the sidewalk at all times. Lack of attentive medical care due to the COVID is very hard to find getting a doctor assigned to you is very difficult and possibly impossible, You have to be very careful about your surroundings due to the high crime rate. It is a very aggressive area among the rich and well to do in my opinion, Do plan to pay at least $150,000 for a decent house to live in, I don't recommend living here unless you have the funds to purchase your own home. The water quality is not the best. Do your research before choosing to move here. Read Less
Oak Ridge Tennessee: A Love For The Outdoors 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Oak Ridge, Tennessee is one of my favorite locations to experience the outdoor sites and locations. This town is smaller with a population of just over thirty thousand people. There are a lot of parks and farms to visit as a family or alone.

I love that the feeling of the commu ...Read More nity exists in Oak Ridge. With a lot of local attractions and families in the area, it is a great feeling to be here. There are a lot of the amenities of a larger city here, but the general feel is still small.

This town is a great place for those who have a love for the outdoors and togetherness. All of the shopping that is well known are local shops in the community. Many restaurants keep the local feel. It is a serene place to be with a great homey feel. I love this city and all of the interactions with the outdoors and nature that it brings. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Oak Ridge? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      A.K.Bissell Park
      Bissel Park Playground
      A.K. Bissel Park Playground
      Highland View Park
      Ridgeview Park
      Scarboro Park
      Lasalie Park
      Grove Park

      Entertainment

      The Oak Ridge History Museum
      Oak Ridge Art Center
      A.K. Bissel Park Amphitheater
      Oak Ridge Bowling Center
      Cinemark Tinseltown USA
      Oak Ridge Children's Museum
      American Museum of Science and Energy
      Yearwood Field

      Food & Drink

      Pizza Hut
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Arby's
      Marco's Pizza
      Dunkin'
      Pizza Inn
      Lizz's Wine & Spirits
      Popeyes

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Oak Ridge? Of all people who commute, 0.2% take public transportation in Oak Ridge.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      6% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Oak Ridge? The cost of living in Oak Ridge is 90/100 - which is 1% higher than Tennessee.
      Oak Ridge
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      Tennessee
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Oak Ridge? Oak Ridge crime rates are 2,090, which are 29% lower than Tennessee
      Total Crime
      2,090 per 100k people

      10% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 48

      10% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -31%

      Year over year crime is down

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Oak Ridge? The median income in Oak Ridge is $55,869 which is 20% higher than Tennessee.
      Median household income
      $55,8691% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,1608% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      48% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Oak Ridge a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services
      Methodist Medical Center
      Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Cheyenne Ambulatory Center
      The Eye Center of Oak Ridge
      Thompson Cancer Survival Center

      A+ Housing

      What are Oak Ridge home prices? Oak Ridge home prices are $157,700 - which is 8% higher than Tennessee
      Median home value
      $157,70015% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8689% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      61%

      5% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Oak Ridge have good schools? The Oak Ridge graduation rate is 88% - which is 10% higher than Tennessee
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      38%

      20% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Oak Ridge a good place to live? Oak Ridge has an overall rating of 89% from 15 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      89%

      15 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      86%

      13 total surveys

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