Oak ridge : Tennessee

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What Oak Ridge is like for active adults
Oak Ridge is a town of about 27,000 people that is east of Knoxville in eastern Tennessee. Oak Ridge is famous for its national laboratories, a massive complex where material for the Manhattan Project was produced in the early 1940's. Retirees here enjoy terrific recreational opportunities in the nearby mountains. A reflection of the community is the fact that 18% of the adult population has an advanced degree.

There are active adult communities in the area (see link at top right). Average home prices have come down recently and are in the low $100's in early 2009.
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What is special about this retirement community
Oak Ridge National Laboratories, which is where materials for WWII's Manhattan Project were produced in great secrecy.  Nearby  mountains and rivers.  Close enough (24 miles) to Knoxville and the University of Tennessee.
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What is not special about this retirement community
There was a major mercury spill discovered in the latter part of the 20th century. Some people might get the willies being this close to major nuclear facilities..
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What kinds of people like retiring here
Retirees who want to live in one of the more sophisticated towns in this part of Tennessee will enjoy Oak Ridge.  It is close enough to Knoxville to commute there.  People who like the friendly folks in Tennessee.
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Local economy is driven by
Oak Ridge National Laboratories, medical facilities, and construction dominate the economy.
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Climate and Physical Environment
Oak Ridge is on the Clinch River (which feeds into the Tennessee River nearby) in a system of mountain ridges. Knoxville is to the east and south, about 25 miles. Median January temperature is about 38 degrees.
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Cultural environment
The University of Tennessee Arboretum, the American Museum of Science and Energy, and the Children's Museum of Oak Ridge are big parts of Oak Ridge culture. Tours of the original parts of Oak Ridge National Laboratories are extremely popular.
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Medical facilities
Methodist Medical Center is the local hospital in Oak Ridge.  The University medical facilities in Knoxville are also nearby.
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Transportation
McGhee Tyson Airport in Knoxville is about 28 miles.
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Valuable Links
Tennessee retirement guide
Oak Ridge CIty-Data
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Facts about OAK RIDGE
  • State: TN
  • Environment: Mountains,
  • City Population: 25,001-50,000
  • Median age of Population: 25-44
  • Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
  • Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
  • Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
  • Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: 2000-4000
  • Total Crime Index: 81-90 (low)
  • Cost of Living Index: 81-90 (low)
  • Culture Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
  • State Sales Tax: Yes
  • State Income Tax: No
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