Oak Ridge, Birmingham, AL

Living in Oak Ridge

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Bikeability 19
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Walkability 2
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Commute 62
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Public Transit 19
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 41
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Airports 23
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Hospitals 25
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Colleges 18
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Schools 5
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Residents

6.2k Population -1.7k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
65% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Black71%
Caucasian27%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$36k Median Household Income +$1.9k (2010–19)
73% Above Poverty -7% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K43%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more<1%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector67%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$81k Median Home Value +$8k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$449 Median Monthly Rent +$123 (2010–19)
45% Owner-Occupied -14% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier20%

Home Value

Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K56%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity51%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas48%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Oak Ridge

United States45
Alabama48
Birmingham Metro Area53
Jefferson County60

Property Crime in Oak Ridge

United States48
Alabama52
Birmingham Metro Area38
Jefferson County47

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (57%)(40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton58%
Donald Trump40%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 43 5 0
Feb 47 5 0
Mar 54 5 0
Apr 61 4 0
May 70 5 0
Jun 77 5 0
Jul 80 5 0
Aug 80 4 0
Sep 74 4 0
Oct 63 4 0
Nov 53 5 0
Dec 45 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Oak Ridge

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding63
Tornado30
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Oak Ridge, Birmingham, AL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Oak Ridge, Birmingham, AL

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Forestdale Baptist
3 miles, NE
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Restoration Academy
3 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Oak Ridge, Birmingham, AL

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Miles College
4 miles, S
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Samford University
10 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Oak Ridge, Birmingham, AL

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Airports

Airports near Oak Ridge, Birmingham, AL