Health Profile of Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Oak Ridge Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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B
Oak Ridge Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Oak Ridge | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 78.2 | 74.8 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 6.5% | 10.0% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 15.7% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Oak Ridge is 78.2 years, about 3.4 years longer than the Tennessee average of 74.8 years. The uninsured rate is 6.5%, lower than the Tennessee average of 10.0%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 15.7% of residents, lower than the Tennessee average of 19.5%.
Population by Age
Older residents
11,403 residents in Oak Ridge are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 877 280 men · 597 women
- 75–84 1,622 691 men · 930 women
- 65–74 3,077 1,401 men · 1,677 women
- 50–64 5,827 2,911 men · 2,916 women
Younger residents
6,692 residents in Oak Ridge are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 2,281 1,140 boys · 1,141 girls
- 7–12 2,107 1,057 boys · 1,050 girls
- 3–7 1,396 719 boys · 677 girls
- 0–3 908 468 boys · 440 girls
About 1,924 residents in Oak Ridge (6.4% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 78.2 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Oak Ridge | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 12.4% | 13.6% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 8.0% | 7.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 7.8% | 8.1% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 35.3% | 37.9% | 34.3% |
On average, diseases in Oak Ridge are about the same as in Tennessee.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Oak Ridge | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 18.3% | 25.1% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 13.2% | 13.8% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 24.4% | 28.4% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Oak Ridge is about 27% lower than in Tennessee.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 42,343 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 465,771 minutes a day and 170.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Oak Ridge is 78.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.14 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Oak Ridge | Tennessee Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.76 | 6.39 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Oak Ridge is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Oak Ridge, TN Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Oak Ridge, TN compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge, TN | 30,080 | 78.2 yrs #2/2 | 6.5% #2/2 | 35.3% #2/2 |
| Farragut, TN | 24,078 | 81.9 yrs | 2.9% | 30.0% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Oak Ridge, Tennessee has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Tennessee, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
Is Oak Ridge, Tennessee a healthy place to live?
Oak Ridge, Tennessee has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Oak Ridge, Tennessee?
People in Oak Ridge, Tennessee can expect to live 78.2 years on average, 3.4 years longer than the Tennessee average of 74.8.
How many people lack health insurance in Oak Ridge, Tennessee?
6.5% of residents in Oak Ridge, Tennessee have no health insurance, about 1 in 15 people, 3.5 points below the Tennessee rate of 10.0%.
What percentage of Oak Ridge, Tennessee residents are obese?
35.3% of adults in Oak Ridge, Tennessee are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 2.6 points below the Tennessee rate of 37.9%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Oak Ridge, Tennessee go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 42,343 cigarettes a day, 1.3 million a month, or 15.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 465,771 minutes a day and 170.0 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Oak Ridge is 78.2 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.01 lifetimes a day, or 4.14 lifetimes a year.
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