City profile
Oak Ridge, TN
Anderson County · Population 32,693
Oak Ridge is a town in Anderson County, TN with about 32,693 residents and a typical home value near $270,000. It is 21 miles from Knoxville, TN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
39°F
Summer avg
78°F
Sunny days / yr
205
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$270,200
Typical monthly housing
$1,646
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
86
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.79%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.56%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 73/100
Top hazards: Landslide, Earthquake, Cold wave
Nearest major airport
20 mi to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 32% Democratic / 67% Republican
Community
Population
32,693
Black population
5.9%
County
Anderson County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TN is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 32,693 residents
- Typical home value about $270,000
- 21 miles from Knoxville, TN
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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